Aristotle is quoted as saying, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” However, better advice came from King Solomon, who wrote centuries earlier: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Prov.9:10)

When Solomon was still at Gibeon, The Lord came to Solomon in a dream, saying, “Ask what I shall give thee:” .… Solomon did not ask for wealth or happy life but rather he gave a mature request in v.9 “Give thy servant a discerning heart.” Solomon was asking for the capacity to obey God‘s law and distinguish between right and wrong. He recognized that the best thing for him to do was to stay in step with the law of God. In return, God richly blessed him for humbling himself and seeking wisdom.