Wisdom is far more valuable than material wealth. God's Word is clear about that. Yet most people spend their lives seeking material wealth rather than the priceless gem of wisdom. Perhaps...like gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, rubies, and sapphires...wisdom is rare to find, perhaps even more so than physical gems.
A person can be financially poor, but rich in wisdom...and wisdom is freely given by God to all who ask Him for it.
If I turn away for just a moment, then look at the state of the world again...I find that in a short amount of time, the world has become even darker and more deranged.
Now lab grown meat is marketed, and people think that's a good idea!
Any vile, evil product sells if dressed up to appear cute, trendy, and high tech. Lord, I am just done with this world. Yet there must be a reason I am still here, living in this chaotic moment of history.