In Christ, we find our hope and glory All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge The mystery of God, hidden for ages But now revealed to all who believe Through faith in Christ, we are rooted and built up Encouraged, knit together in love Attaining to the full assurance of understanding And the knowledge of…
Tag: Wisdom
Wisdom and Power, The Fuel of Faith
And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My…
Character Traits
We can find numerous positive and negative character traits expressed in Proverbs. While some may seem obvious, others prompt deeper thought or reflection. Consider this list below and how it may apply to everyday living. Traits to be promoted Traits to be avoided Avoiding strife 20:3 Anger 29:22 Compassion for animals 12:10 Antisocial behavior 18:1…
Endurance and Patience
Why would we need endurance? Why would we need patience? Could it be that even though we have peace by being reconciled to God, that trouble still finds our doorstep? What kinds of challenges would we face that we would be ready for them to be over? When Paul wrote to the Colossian believers, he…
Then You Will Understand!
My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the…
Oh, Grow Up!
Those of us who have a current habit of living will experience this side effect known as getting older! While this is certainly true in a chronological sense, this does not guarantee that a person matures over that space of time. Have you ever run into someone who was an adult baby? Have you ever…
The Problem With Entertaining Sin
I may not think that I have an immediate problem just because I entertain a particular sin. The problem with letting that thing linger in my mind is that the more at home it feels, the more of its friends that the sin will invite. The enemy goes from being cast out to being welcomed…
Need More Power?
Some days, we might feel a bit weaker than we think we should feel. We may not have much hope or confidence as we wake up to the same challenges that we went to sleep worried about. In Paul’s letter to the believers in Ephesus, we can learn some facts not only on the power…
Listen up, kiddo!
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother. Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all…
Wise Sayings
Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble. By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. The wise prevail through great power, and those who have…
Food for Thought 