Much of Holy Writ is dedicated to the task of understanding wisdom. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the book of Job are all explicitly devoted to the quest for wisdom. The particulars of wisdom are examined by pitting wisdom against folly. The onset of the search for wisdom is the fear of God (Pro. 9:10). Reverence for God is the beginning of wisdom, and should guide every decision in every situation we may face.
Some of the most constant and challenging decisions we face is that of time usage. Time is limited; there is only so much of it to do all of the things that need to be done. Everyday, several times a day, we face decisions in how we will choose to devote our time. As a result, a true test of wisdom is in how well we make use of the time we have been given because our time is so limited. We should, then, strive to prioritize with wisdom so as to not let the time go along in uselessness.
Paul exhorts believers in Ephesians to live wisely by making the most use of the time, for the days are evil (Eph. 5:15-16). Truly, this is the case. For time passes whether we are aware of it or not. And if we are not paying attention, it will be too late before we realize. Paul echoes his exhortation in his letter to the Colossians (Col. 4:5), indicating that this is an important teaching and should not be quickly neglected.
Ultimately, godly time management and prioritization is a practice that takes effort, diligence, and discipline. Often the trappings of the world have such a hook-like pull that distract us from the tasks we have been called to complete. Think of all the time we've so easily spent online, in front of the television, or just sitting around doing nothing. In the end, this should not be so. Let us then press on in faith and obedience to make the best use of the blessed time that God has given us!
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