But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:17-18, in our Bible reading plan for today. Here are helpful words of context from John MacArthur in … More What kind of wisdom do you have?
Today we come to Proverbs 4 in our reading plan. John Piper mentions five biblical instructions for how to get real wisdom: First, desire wisdom with all your might. Proverbs 4:8 says, “Prize her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you for your embrace.” These are not cheap words. To prize something and to embrace someone are … More Got real wisdom?
John Piper mentions five biblical instructions for how to get real wisdom: First, desire wisdom with all your might. Proverbs 4:8 says, “Prize her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you for your embrace.” These are not cheap words. To prize something and to embrace someone are signs of intense desire and love. Wisdom must be valuable for us. We … More Got real wisdom?
John Piper mentions five biblical instructions for how to get real wisdom: First, desire wisdom with all your might. Proverbs 4:8 says, “Prize her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you for your embrace.” These are not cheap words. To prize something and to embrace someone are signs of intense desire and love. Wisdom must be valuable for us. We … More Got real wisdom?
David Porter posted this at “Boomer in the Pew”- Proverb’s personification of God’s wisdom, as Lady Wisdom, is at first a little perplexing. Proverbs 8:4-5 –“To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the children of man. O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense. To see God’s character personified, and … More Who is Lady Wisdom?
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:17-18 Steven Cole comments: Settling arguments peacefully in English pubs has often been a difficult task. So, in … More Settling arguments vs sowing wisdom
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