Human beings are intelligent beings.
By intelligence, it means the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
But being intelligent may not necessary mean that it is synonymous with wisdom.
A person may be intelligent and know how to get on with life but may be lacking in wisdom to relate with others and to know what is good for himself and for others too.
The 1st reading says that God pours out wisdom on all His works to be with all mankind as His gift, and He conveyed wisdom to those who love him.
So for those who love God, they will be granted wisdom.
Because they love God, they will have the wisdom to do what is good and loving for others.
In the gospel, the disciples asked Jesus why was it that they were unable to cast out that evil spirit in the boy.
Jesus replied that it can only be driven out by prayer.
For those who love God and have faith in Him, they know that everything is possible.
But they will also have the wisdom to know that they must pray first so that God will guide them to do what is good and loving.
May we too pray for the gift of divine wisdom so that God will guide us to do what is good and loving.