Wise up!

"David behaved more wisely than all the sevants of Saul, so that his name became highly esteemed." I Sam 18:30.

Whether it's a well-timed witty comment or keen insight, I often find myself wanting to come across as "wise" so people will like me. I see in today's verse that wisdom can lead to high esteem...at least in the eye's of some. One verse earlier, this same wise guy (not wiseguy) David earned an enemy for always being "spot-on" (for our friends across the pond): "So Saul became David's enemy continually." This animosity was not because of something that David had done against Saul, Saul was just jealous of his position (I Sam 18:8-9, 28)

So, no matter how awesome you rise to be, there will always be someone who can't stand you. I guess the lesson here for me is to not worry about what people think of me...for good or for bad. My Lord and Saviour is the only one who I should seek to impress with my wise behavior.