Tag Archives: Wisdom

Simply Unacceptable

  This week we looked at the unacceptable: words, thoughts, worship and work.     Note to self: The unacceptable words, thoughts, worship and work have no tie to reading ability or academic achievement. Acceptance is tied to wisdom. Where … Continue reading

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Fear God

  Psalm 111:10 (NIV) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.   Just in case you missed it the first time, here it is again. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Pay attention. … Continue reading

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Not Wise

  Lots of folks claiming to know it all don’t.      James 3:13b-14 (MSG) Mean-spirited ambition isn’t wisdom. Boasting that you are wise isn’t wisdom. Twisting the truth to make yourselves sound wise isn’t wisdom. Beware false wisdom.

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Simply Wise

  Psalm 19:7 (NCV) The rules of the Lord can be trusted;  they make plain people wise.   You don’t have to be a great reader to understand God’s wisdom.

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Get Wise

  “If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees!” Vance Havner (1902-1986)   Dr. Havner started preaching at age 14 and wrote more than 40 books. He had a knack for packing biblical … Continue reading

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Who’s Wise

  In the flow of debate, grandstanding and angry words, which words influence you? Whose wisdom is worthy of our attention?   Someone who doesn’t claim to know it all Someone who explains why without name-calling Someone who takes time … Continue reading

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A Rich Home

Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Fill your house with wisdom, knowledge and understanding — no one will notice your … Continue reading

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Out of a Disciple’s Storeroom

Matthew 13:52 (CEV) So he [Jesus] told them, “Every student of the Scriptures who becomes a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like someone who brings out new and old treasures from the storeroom.” New and old treasures–some think … Continue reading

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Wiser Words

“Keep praying, but be thankful that God’s answers are wiser than your prayers.” William Culbertson (1905-1971) Worldly wisdom worms its way into my prayers, but God’s wisdom is always at work. Thanks be to God!  

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Tracking Wisdom’s Way

  James 3:17 (NIV) 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. Picture a train: the engine is pure, uncontaminated, holy. The caboose … Continue reading

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