The Rewards of Wisdom
A frequent item on a “Missing” poster is the reward offered by a pet owner to the person who finds and returns a beloved four-footed member of the family. If such a reward were placed upon such a poster for wisdom, it…
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God is Still Speaking
The use of Proverbs 3:11-12 by the writer of Hebrews (in 12:5-6) is quite noteworthy. “And have you forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as sons” immediately precedes the quote from Proverbs. Because “speaks” is in the present tense and the present…
Wise and Unwise Faith
Like Adam and Eve, every human must decide a most critical question: Will I live by wise or unwise faith? We must decide in whom we will place our trust. The choices are mutually exclusive and eternally significant. Our options are clearly…
The ABCs of Wisdom–Part 2
The building blocks of wisdom are clearly and carefully enunciated in Proverbs 3:3-12. In part one, the following fundamentals of wisdom were considered: Send article as PDF
The ABCs of Wisdom–Part 1
The building blocks of wisdom are clearly and carefully enunciated in Proverbs 3:3-12. Consider carefully what the fundamental components of wisdom are: Send article as PDF
The Authority and Blessings of Wisdom
Every field of study—economics, mathematics, medicine, chemistry, et. al—has its fundamentals. Like the foundational building blocks that amino acids are to proteins, each sphere of inquiry has its ABC’s. Wisdom, the art of living life acceptably before God, is no exception. …
She’s Strange
Throughout life there are occasions in which you see or meet someone who leaves you with the lasting impression that he is most peculiar. In modern English, such an odd fellow is often described as “strange”. This person’s appearance, vocabulary, and/or behavior…
The Manifold Blessings of Wisdom
Actions have consequences. When God said, “Let there be light”, there was light (Genesis 1:3). If a person prizes, prioritizes, and pursues wisdom (Proverbs 2:1-4), he will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God (Proverbs 2:5). But,…
What a Shield!
Embedded at the heart of idolatry is the implicit belief that there is someone or something that is equal or superior to Jehovah. This is categorically untrue. There is none like Him nor is there any God besides Him (2nd Samuel 7:22). …
God and Wisdom
Repeated foolishness is like a dog that returns to its vomit (Proverbs 26:11). Therefore, God clearly desires all people to pursue wisdom and enjoy its manifold blessings. Proverbs 2:6-9 beautifully describes the wondrous relationship between God and wisdom. It is written: “For…