Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

“How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!”
Proverbs 16:16

Wisdom is not merely information or intelligence; it is the ability to see life through God’s eyes, to make decisions aligned with His heart, and to walk in ways that honor Him.

Billy Graham spent more than seven decades preaching the Gospel across the world, speaking to over 200 million people in person. With such global influence came opportunities for immense wealth and status, yet Graham consistently chose the path of wisdom. He understood that true success was not measured by possessions or applause, but by faithfulness to Christ. He lived simply, refused to commercialize his ministry, and established strong accountability structures to guard against the misuse of money or power.

He once said, “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.” This conviction reveals the essence of wisdom — valuing integrity above gain, character above comfort, and God’s truth above worldly success. Graham’s choices reflected a heart anchored in divine perspective, demonstrating that wisdom is not about what we achieve, but about how we live before God.

His life reminds us that wisdom is not passive knowledge but active obedience — a daily decision to walk in God’s ways, guard our integrity, and treasure His truth above all else.

Proverbs 16:16 challenges us to examine what we truly treasure. Are we chasing financial gain or pursuing the deeper riches of God’s truth? When we seek wisdom first, everything else falls into its rightful place.

“The greatest legacy we can leave is not wealth, but the truth of God’s Word.” 

-Billy Graham