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Tag Archives: Wisdom
Real Intelligence
Intelligence without God-sense (AKA wisdom) is foolishness. James 3:17-18 (MSG) Real wisdom, God’s wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged intelligence, James 3:17-18, Proverbs 3:4, Wisdom
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Morning Prayer: Wisdom
Good morning, Lord. You promise to give wisdom — all we need do is ask (James 1:5). So here I am, O God, asking for wisdom. I need it to decide where to go, what to do, what to say, … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer
Tagged James 1:3, Matthew 13:23, morning prayer, Wisdom
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Proverbs 2: Wisdom
Proverbs 2: 6a (AMPC) For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom. Wisdom, in Hebrew chokmah: skill prudence shrewdness divine energy By wisdom, God established the earth (Job 38). Through wisdom the Israelites could dwell in the promised land … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Kings 4, Deuteronomy 4, Job 38, Proverbs 2:6, Wisdom
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Proverbs 2: Worth the Effort
Proverbs 2:6-7a (NET) For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up effective counsel for the upright. Wisdom, knowledge, understanding, effective counsel — given to us by God, stored up and ready for the taking. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Bible study, counsel, knowledge, Proverbs 2:6-7, understanding, Wisdom
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Slow to Anger
Old Testament wisdom from Solomon: Ecclesiastes 7:9 (ESV) Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools. New Testament wisdom from the Apostle James: James 1:19-20 Know this, my beloved brothers: let … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged anger, Ecclesiastes 7:9, James 1:19-20, Wisdom
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Holy Spirit, Dwell with Me
“Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I myself would truthful be; and with wisdom kind and clear let thy life in mine appear.” Thomas T. Lynch, 1855
Posted in Pentecost, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Spirit, Thomas T. Lynch, Wisdom
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Simple Wisdom
Psalm 19:7 (ESV) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. It’s simple. More time spent reading the Bible = more wisdom.
Posted in KISS (short & simple)
Tagged K.I.S.S., Psalm 19:7, short and simple, Wisdom
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The Trinity in Me
We humans need brain, heart and lungs for physical life. Likewise, we need Father, Son and Spirit for spiritual life. Father – the head, the wisdom Son – the heart, the love Spirit – the breath, the power God in … Continue reading
Sweet Taste
Wisdom is to my soul as dessert is to my tongue. Proverbs 24:13 (NIV) Wisdom is like honey for you. Sweet wisdom, please. And supersize it!