This Is Better
People all over the world are constantly looking for the better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can't imaging anyone saying, "I'm convinced this one is worse, so I'll take it."
The book of Proverbs is filled with comparisons that point us toward the right pathway in life. Because the book's purpose is to give the reader knowledge and wisdom based on the fear of the Lord, it's not surprising to find statements saying, "This is better than that."
In Proverbs 16, we read that it is silver; better to be humble among the poor gold or be proud among the wealthy; better to control our temper than to rule a city. Some people have the ability to be both wise and wealth. But when faced with a choice between the two, Proverbs says wisdom is the better alternative.
As we read the book of Proverbs, let's look for those sings that say, "This is better!" When God's Word shapes our thinking and guides our choices, we'll discover that His way is always better.