A Wise Person…

            “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did…

Wisdom’s Welcome and Warning

       After enumerating wisdom’s unique characteristics (Proverbs 8:1-11), a brief course description for its pupils (Proverbs 8:12-14), a prospectus for its investors (Proverbs 8:15-21), and a portfolio of its credentials (Proverbs 8:22-31), wisdom offers this welcome and warning: “Now therefore, listen to me, my children, for blessed are…

Wisdom’s Credentials

  Artists, architects, engineers, and advisors all have portfolios—a visual compilation of past accomplishments.  These are designed to validate their credentials.  No matter how impressive anyone can make his credentials appear, they are woefully puny when placed alongside wisdom’s portfolio.    Send article as PDF…

The Blessings of Genuine Philosophy

       There are few investments in this life that can rival the earthly and eternal dividends that wisdom has.  Solomon wrote its investment prospectus as follows: “By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice.  By me, princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of…