The source of Wisdom (Parable of the 10 virgins Matthew 25:1-13)

The source of Wisdom (Parable of the 10 virgins Matthew 25:1-13)
Sometimes the difference between wise and foolish is simply the person who is judging the actions taking place. In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the difference between the wise and foolish virgins was that some were ready for the bridegrooms return with preparation and anticipation and some were not. The foolishness was tied to their readiness, but this got me to think what truly divides the wise from the foolish in this world. When I mention the word wise do certain individuals come to your mind like Einstein, Hawkins, Gates, etc. Wisdom is often confused with intelligence (knowledge of certain things) but to find the true source of wisdom you have only one option, God. In the Holy Bible, God is clear as to what makes one wise and what makes one foolish in this world. His definition doesn’t line up with your college professors, the national media, or even popular culture but if you truly want to be wise, it is the only definition that matters.
Proverbs 1:7 says that the fear of God is the beginning of knowledge and that fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Echoed in Psalm 111:10, Job 28:28 and Proverbs 9:10) Psalm 14:1 says, that only a fool would say that there is no God. James 3:17 says that wisdom from God is always pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. Proverbs 2:6 says that it is God who grants wisdom. Proverbs 16:16 says that true wisdom is something to be valued over wealth and treasure in this world. Proverbs 14:8 says wise people see themselves for who they really are, and foolish people deceive themselves. As you can see from scripture, there is no wisdom separate from God. God is the beginning and ending point for all wisdom in this world and to seek it anywhere else is foolish. The wise virgins of this story were only wise because of their faith that the bridegroom was returning, and they were prepared to meet him. Modern day wisdom is the same, we must believe that Jesus is returning and make sure that we are prepared to meet him. God is the source of true wisdom and acceptance of His Son Jesus is the cornerstone that holds it all together. (Ephesians 2:20)