Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Understanding is a wellspring of life to the one who has it. To give instruction to fools is itself folly. Such understanding belongs with the wisdom from above, and it gives clear and noble conceptions of duty.
Applied to service for God, ability in that service is the wellspring of life because it makes lasting improvement and growth possible. This ability is more valuable than any other gift or possession because it prepares a person for eternal and endless life. Earthly gifts and possessions matter insofar as they help prepare for that eternal life.
Understanding is a wellspring of life to the one who has it. To give instruction to fools is itself folly. Such understanding belongs with the wisdom from above, and it gives clear and noble conceptions of duty.
Applied to service for God, ability in that service is the wellspring of life because it makes lasting improvement and growth possible. This ability is more valuable than any other gift or possession because it prepares a person for eternal and endless life. Earthly gifts and possessions matter insofar as they help prepare for that eternal life.