Living Wisely in God's World

Living Wisely in God's World

Dining with Wisdom or Dying with Folly

Dining with Wisdom or Dying with Folly – Proverbs chapter 9 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,    and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.11 For through wisdom your days will be many,    and years will be added to your life.12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer. Proverbs 9 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica,…

The Incomparable Value of Wisdom

The Incomparable Value of Wisdom – Proverbs chapter 8 The Mount Everest of Proverbs The call of wisdom Does not wisdom call out?    Does not understanding raise her voice?2 At the highest point along the way,    where the paths meet, she takes her stand;3 beside the gate leading into the city,    at the entrance, she cries aloud:4 ‘To you, O people, I call out;    I raise my voice to all humanity.5 You who are simple, gain prudence;    you who are foolish, set your hearts on it. Proverbs 8:1-5 Lady…

Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire – Proverbs 6:2- to 7:27 Can a man scoop fire into his lap    without his clothes being burned?28 Can a man walk on hot coals    without his feet being scorched?29 So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife;    no one who touches her will go unpunished. Proverbs 6:27-29 But remember Solomon is speaking to his son. There are male as well as female tempters. It cuts both ways.

A Tale of Three Fools

A Tale of Three Fools – Proverbs chapter 3, verses 1 to 19 The folly of being guarantor for a stranger My son, if you have put up security for your neighbour,    if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,2 you have been trapped by what you said,    ensnared by the words of your mouth. Proverbs 6:1-2 The folly of laziness How long will you lie there, you sluggard?    When will you get up from your sleep?10 A little sleep, a little slumber,    a…

Wisdom and our Passions

Wisdom and our Passions – Proverbs chapter 5 15 Drink water from your own cistern,    running water from your own well.16 Should your springs overflow in the streets,    your streams of water in the public squares?17 Let them be yours alone,    never to be shared with strangers.18 May your fountain be blessed,    and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.19 A loving doe, a graceful deer –    may her breasts satisfy you always,    may you ever be intoxicated with her love.20 Why, my son, be intoxicated with another man’s wife?    Why embrace…

Trusting the Lord in Plenty and in Pain

Trusting the Lord in Plenty and in Pain – Proverbs chapter 3, verses 9 to 12 Trusting the Lord in Plenty and in Pain – He calls us to this as something vital. Trust in the Lord with all your heart    and lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 3:5 Yet we tend to do this only when our earthly props break. Even when it doesn’t make sense to trust. When we cry “Why Lord?” Trusting the Lord in Plenty Honour…

Are You Trusting in the Lord?

Are You Trusting in the Lord? – Proverbs chapter 3 verses 1 to 8 Some seek a prosperity gospel in verses 1 and 2 My son, do not forget my teaching,    but keep my commands in your heart,for they will prolong your life many years    and bring you peace and prosperity. Proverbs 3:1-2 How do we reconcile this with the Apostle Paul’s words, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I…

The Pursuit of Wisdom

The Pursuit of Wisdom – Proverbs chapter 2 Do all roads lead to Rome? Do all paths lead to wisdom? The beginning of wisdom 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…
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