Wednesday of week 5 in Ordinary Time

The young king Solomon had prayed to God for an understanding heart, in order to be able to judge the people in wisdom and justice. Because he valued wisdom so highly, God promised him endless riches and glory as well.
Wisdom teaches that all things are part of God’s good creation and are meant to enhance our life. Jesus illustrates this by declaring that whatever we eat or drink are gifts from the God of life, to be received with thanks. Evil comes from within a corrupt heart, from which flow all kinds of offenses. Without wisdom, selfishness can take hold of our heart.
Our lives must be sincere, open always to the breath of God’s Spirit. Central to a good life lies a love of wisdom, humbly and faithfully following wherever God may lead us.