Firstfruit, as the name suggests, refers to the first set of produce that a farmer harvests from his or her farm. Just like the firstborn of humans and animals, God also requires that the firstfruits of the grounds be offered to Him as well.
The benefit of wisdom we shall consider today is happiness. Wisdom makes one happy, as attested by our reference Bible passage today.
Our reference passage details another safeguard that wisdom offers those who have it, as it prevents them from succumbing to the subtlety of flattery, seduction, and ultimately sexual sins, be that fornication or adultery.
Another benefit of wisdom, which we shall consider today, is its ability to insulate one from perversion, both in human form and situations. The Bible passage says wisdom in the heart delivers one from those who are perverse in speech, immoral in ways, delights in evil and perversity,
The benefit of wisdom we shall consider today is its safeguard abilities. Wisdom has the capacity to shield someone who possesses it from evil and calamity. It is arguably the best safeguard around to keep one from falling and failing.
