Tag Archives: wisdom

April 3, 2016

Posted on April 4, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 15:25-26 Then the king said to Zadok, “Take the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the Lord’s eyes, he will bring me back and let me see it and his dwelling-place again. … Continue reading →

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February 29, 2016

Posted on March 2, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. I am reminded of the extra-biblical proverb, “Better to be silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 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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December 27, 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:2 “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” The magi may not have known much about Christ, but what they knew, … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2015

Posted on September 29, 2015 by jgarrott

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. It’s not surprising … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2015

Posted on September 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. We’re back to trying to figure out how … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 24:13-14 Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and … Continue reading →

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June 24, 2015

Posted on June 25, 2015 by jgarrott

James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Biblical standards of wisdom and this world’s standards are often at odds. As … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2015

Posted on March 20, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:23 “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.” Solomon has always been … Continue reading →

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March 7, 2015

Posted on March 9, 2015 by jgarrott

James 3:17 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. This seems to me like a pretty good yardstick for evaluating wisdom! Lots … Continue reading →

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