Tag Archives: wisdom

Life vs. Death; October 11, 2019

Posted on October 17, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 8:35-36 “For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.” The section from verse 22 through 31 has a lot of parallels … Continue reading →

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Love and Hate; October 10, 2019

Posted on October 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Reading the benefits of wisdom that follow this, it would seem almost automatic that people would desire and seek wisdom, … Continue reading →

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Wisdom vs. Intellect; October 8, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 4:7-8 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. If this is indeed what David taught Solomon, it’s no … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; October 6, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 1:29-31 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of … Continue reading →

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Peace; September 25, 2019

Posted on September 27, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. This Psalm has so many references to Scripture, using several different terms, that it’s often unimportant how they are translated, so long as the … Continue reading →

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Relating to God’s Word; September 19, 2019

Posted on September 21, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:99-100 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts. This sounds a bit like boasting, but it expresses some important truth: … Continue reading →

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Learning from God; September 8, 2019

Posted on September 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. After giving such a recitation of how God has rescued people out of a wide variety of situations that were mostly created … Continue reading →

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Life Expectancy; August 25, 2019

Posted on August 28, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. It is fascinating that this Psalm is said to be “A prayer of Moses, the man of God.” If that is indeed the … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Age; August 2, 2019

Posted on August 4, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:25-26 I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed. I like this evidence that … Continue reading →

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Music Ministry; July 30, 2019

Posted on August 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:1-3 Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, … Continue reading →

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