Wisdom and Well-Being – Proverbs 3:1-4

Wisdom Will Bring Spiritual Well-Being As Well As Long Life 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write themContinue reading “Wisdom and Well-Being – Proverbs 3:1-4”

Moral Value of Wisdom – Proverbs 2:1-11

Morality Is Rooted In The Wisdom Of God 1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding- 3 indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for itContinue reading “Moral Value of Wisdom – Proverbs 2:1-11”

Developing Discernment – Proverbs 1:10-19

Don’t Gain The Whole World Just To Lose Your Soul 10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. 11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, likeContinue reading “Developing Discernment – Proverbs 1:10-19”

Spiritual Blindness – 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

If Satan Had Understood The Purpose Of Christ, He Would NEVER Had Tried To Crucify Him 6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mysteryContinue reading “Spiritual Blindness – 1 Corinthians 2:6-10”

Motivation for Discipline – Proverbs 13:24

Spoiled Children Are Like Spoiled Food – They Leave A Bad Taste In Your Mouth Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. Worldly Wisdom Everyone seems to have a word of wisdom.  Time-honored advice that has worked for them, and others who passed it onContinue reading “Motivation for Discipline – Proverbs 13:24”

Wisdom and God – Psalm 111:10

Wisdom Is The Practical Application Of Knowledge In Truth To Determine The Right Course Of Action To Take The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. Awakening to the Almighty The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Continue reading “Wisdom and God – Psalm 111:10”

The Perfect Plan of God – Isaiah 28:23-29

Use The Right Tools And Methods To Accomplish Any Purpose 23 Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say. 24 When a farmer plows for planting, does he plow continually? Does he keep on breaking up and working the soil? 25 When he has leveled the surface, does he not sowContinue reading “The Perfect Plan of God – Isaiah 28:23-29”

Weakness Before God – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

God Uses the Weak To Shame The Strong 26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; GodContinue reading “Weakness Before God – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31”

Combat Training with God – 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Not Everyone Who Claims To Be Of God Truly Is 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people toContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Timothy 4:1-5”

Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Seek After God, Not Signs And Wonders Nor Worldly Wisdom 22 Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom ofContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 1:22-25”

Blessings Of God – Psalm 25:12-15

The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom 12 Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose. 13 They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land. 14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makesContinue reading “Blessings Of God – Psalm 25:12-15”

Wisdom of God – James 3:17

Show Your Wisdom Through The Way You Live Your Life But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Pointed Progression Paul takes care to show that each of these is part of a progression.  They happen in orderContinue reading “Wisdom of God – James 3:17”

A Promise of God – Isaiah 54:17

17 no weapon forged against you will prevail,     and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,     and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. The Bible contains many promises of God.  This one is very encouraging.  It is comforting to know thatContinue reading “A Promise of God – Isaiah 54:17”