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Tag Archives: Wisdom
When It’s Simply Not Wisdom
James 3:17 (AMP) But the wisdom from above is . . . without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile]. Short and simple–if it’s selfish and self-serving, it isn’t wisdom.
What’s Up with Wisdom?
We pray for wisdom, hoping God will drop it straight down from heaven–from His hand into our heads. But we already hold it in our hands, in the words of Scripture: James 3:17 (ESV) But the wisdom from … Continue reading
Wise Whys
Following the news is like being on a see-saw. One side of a story rises to the top, then the other side. It’s hard to sort out the opinions, even harder to sift out the truth. We ask, Why … Continue reading
No Fear
Do you fear God? Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Wise up! No fear of the Lord = no wisdom.
No Wisdom
I watched the video: folks clapped and cheered as New York’s governor signed a law allowing abortion up to the time of birth. I thought, “There’s no fear of God here.” Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) The fear of the LORD … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged abortion, fear of the Lord, New York, Proverbs 9:10, Wisdom
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Speak Wisdom
Proverbs 31:26 (NIV) She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Lord, teach me to speak (and write) with wisdom.
Biblical Wisdom
There’s lots of wisdom packed between the covers of your Bible: Love God, love others, love yourself. – Luke 10:27 Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. – James 1:19 Let your … Continue reading
Posted in Building character
Tagged James 1:19, Luke 10:27, Luke 6:31, Matthew 5:37, Romans 12:3, Ten Commandments, Wisdom
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Got Wisdom?
James 1:5 (NIV) If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Posted in KISS (short & simple)
Tagged James 1:5, K.I.S.S., Keep it short and simple, Wisdom
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Teach Wisdom
I read someplace that we’re failing to teach our children wisdom. What wisdom have you passed on to the next generation? Actions have unintended consequences The end does not justify the means Good intentions don’t justify a bad … Continue reading