If there is anything worth hunting… it is wisdom. We live life in “pursuit” of so many things, but the greatest pursuit in the ancient texts is the pursuit of wisdom. And the call is to be as tenacious with that pursuit as you would with any other pursuit. Actually, even a little more tenacious.

²² Pursue her like a hunter, 
   and lie in wait by her paths. 
²³ Those who peer into her windows 
   will also listen at her doorways. 
²⁴ Those who lodge near her house 
   will also fasten a tent peg in her walls. (Sirach 14:22-24, CEB)

When we choose to seek out wisdom, and then really pursue wisdom… we will find the reward.

Don’t bother to pursue… and she stays far away.

⁸ She keeps far away from the arrogant, 
   and liars will never remember her.  (Sirach 15:8, CEB)

Our pursuits must be intentional. This isn’t something for the lazy in life.