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Tag Archives: wisdom
God’s Offer; June 1, 2023
Isaiah 30:15 This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. This is so typical of human … Continue reading
Trust; May 23, 2023
Proverbs 28:25-26 A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper. He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. These two verses contrast two kinds … Continue reading
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Tagged animal instincts, anxiety, appetites, choices, conscience, faith, hope, meeting needs, trust, wisdom
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World View; May 19, 2023
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. This verse is a very close parallel to 13:14, which I wrote on just yesterday, in that they both speak … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, consequences, discipline, fathers, hell, logic, repetition, salvation, the devil, the fear of the Lord, wisdom
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Intelligence vs. Wisdom; May 18, 2023
Proverbs 13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. This actually is a good guideline for judging wisdom: does it bring life? It also points up the distinction between … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, intelligence, knowledge of God, teaching, the fear of the Lord, the Holy Spirit, the way of life, wisdom
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Personal Evangelism; May 17, 2023
Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. I have heard this verse used many times to encourage personal evangelism. It may well be the origin of the phrase, … Continue reading
Good Advice; May 16, 2023
Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. These two verses were not underlined in my Bible, but the following … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, aloha, discipline, peace, prosperity, self-deception, shalom, Solomon, spiritual growth, the Bible, wisdom
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Wisdom and Understanding; May 3, 2023
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. Sometimes the world seems insane, with people insisting that biology is meaningless, good is evil … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, fathers, insanity, intelligence, parents, the family, truth, understanding, wisdom
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An Undivided Heart; April 29, 2023
Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. There are other striking passages in this Psalm, but this verse sings to me … Continue reading
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Tagged choices, distractions, fearing God, focus, God's grace, loving God, obedience to God, undivided heart, wisdom
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Maturity; February 10, 2023
Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. What a beautiful, … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, childish, childlike, evangelists, maturity, pastors, perfection, responsibility, spiritual growth, stewardship, teachers, wisdom
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