"The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, the ears of the wise seek it" (Prov. 18:15, NIV).
The heart was the center of thinking and decisions making. The discerning person, or individual of good judgment, acquires (learns over time) knowledge. Knowledge is intellectual understanding. It is comprehension of what truly is. The ears of the wise seek knowledge. Those who are truly wise want to learn.
Why does Solomon state such an obvious truth? The wise have knowledge seems like such a, "Well, Duh!" statement. Of course, the wise have knowledge. What is your point, Solomon?
Here are some truths we can glean from Solomon's insight:
1. Knowledge is possible, that is, there is a truth to be known.
2. The reason so few "know" it is because so few seek it.
3. Knowing doesn't come without effort.
4. Wise people are always ready to learn.
5. Wise people measure or test everything they learn against the standard of truth.
6. Solomon is exposing a pattern to imitate.
7. The wise are storehouse of sound advise.
8. We should surround ourselves with the wise.
9. We should seek to become wise.
Open your ears to the voice of truth, and you will acquire knowledge. May your heart grown in discernment as you seek knowledge.
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