Ecclesiastes 8 says, “How wonderful it is to be wise, to analyze and interpret things.” Wisdom is “skill in living” — skill in taking care of yourself, your relationships, your work, your finances, and your faith. It produces joy and lights up a person’s face. We develop from personal experience and from watching and listening to others. also teaches that it’s wise to learn how to live under authority. Authority comes from God, and we can’t escape it in life — at home, work, church, or government. Living wisely under authority means knowing who’s in charge, respecting and trusting leadership, and responding appropriately.