Category: Wisdom
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Wisdom is Supreme – Proverbs 4
I’ve read one chapter a day through the book of Proverbs numerous times in the last few years, and it never fails that this is the verse that grabs my attention when I get to chapter four. “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7. My first reaction is to argue with…
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Never Forget Wisdom – Proverbs 3
This might sound like an infomercial, but guess the answer to this anyway. What brings blessing, more profit than silver, better returns than gold, is more precious than rubies and comes with long life, riches, honor, pleasant ways and peaceful paths? Wisdom. And understanding. Proverbs 3:13-18 NIV. I love Proverbs 3. It’s one of my favorites. The chapter starts with…
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Wisdom is Calling – Proverbs 1
“Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out, in the gateways of the city she makes her speech…” “…but whoever listens to me (wisdom) will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.” Proverbs 1: 20-21 and 33 NIV…
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The Motive of the Heart – Proverbs 16
I’m so convinced of my own innocence, until I uncover the motives in my heart. Then I know I’m busted. Yes, my motive was to grab some attention for myself, not necessarily to ease someone else’s burden; or to get done quicker so I could chat with a friend, instead of doing my work with excellence as unto…
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The Biggest Best Thing – Proverbs 4:7
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding” Proverbs 4:7 (NIV). Like standing in a racing wagon with my bonnet blown back, feet braced, pulling the reins and yelling “Whoa,” it’s my job to direct my anxious thoughts. The distractions of life are fierce for me this time of year,…
