April 28 | When Not to Answer

Today’s reading from 1 Kings 3–5 and Luke 20 reveals that wisdom is not just about knowing what to say, it is about knowing when not to step into the wrong conversation at all.In 1 Kings 3–5, Solomon asks God for wisdom, and what follows is not just intelligence, but discernment, the ability to see beneath the surface and judge rightly. His leadership demonstrates that true wisdom is formed in dependence on God and expressed through clarity in real situations.In Luke 20, Jesus is confronted with questions designed to trap Him, not to learn from Him. Yet He refuses to be controlled by the moment. He does not react, defend, or rush. Instead, He exposes motives, reframes the conversation, and responds from a place of authority and clarity that cannot be manipulated.This episode challenges us to reconsider how we respond under pressure. Not every question deserves an answer, and not every moment requires a reaction. Wisdom is revealed in the ability to discern what is really happening and to respond from truth, not from pressure.