The strength that is spoken of here shows up in a variety of forms. The strength of a wise man is first and foremost strength of mind and spirit. The man, who is wise, is not vulnerable to the undetected influences of foolishness; he is habitually exercising discernment. The man who is wise, while humble, will not be timid in speaking truth when the time is appropriate. He is strong in that he is bold and plain as he declares truth. The wise man is strong in the fact that he has self-control. How many “mighty men” have fallen because they lacked the ability to overcome self? A wise man practices self-control, and is not captive to his feelings and desires. The varieties and forms of strength are endless, but the last character of the wise man’s strength we will mention is that he knows he hasn’t arrived. He is striving to increase in strength, even as he is strong. A wise man is strong, because he knows where to look for strength. No man is strong in and of himself; however, the man who humbly looks to God for strength through faith and obedience, finds a strength that has no rival. The pursuit of God through belief in his promises and obedience to His will is the road to wisdom. May we grow in strength, as we grow in the Word of Christ.