And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: “I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. I said, ‘Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.’ But it is … More No necessary connection between a wizened face and a wise heart
Joe Guglielmo, commented on this passage in our reading for today, Ecclesiastes 9:13-16 Back in 1925 the Italian Freighter, Ignazio Florio, was sinking in the Atlantic Ocean. To the rescue came the United States Liner, President Harding. But the sea was too rough and the ship was in such distress that they could not get … More The truth will never be extinguished or completely forgotten!
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?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. John Piper, in a sermon, “Do Not Forsake Your Mother’s Teaching”, will help us as we … More Don’t miss the main point of Proverbs
And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: “I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. I said, ‘Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.’ But it is … More No necessary connection between a wizened face and a wise heart
Joe Guglielmo, commented on this passage in our reading for today, Ecclesiastes 9:13-16 Back in 1925 the Italian Freighter, Ignazio Florio, was sinking in the Atlantic Ocean. To the rescue came the United States Liner, President Harding. But the sea was too rough and the ship was in such distress that they could not get … More The truth will never be extinguished or completely forgotten!
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. John Piper, in a sermon, “Do Not Forsake Your Mother’s Teaching”- There are at least six … More Don’t miss the main point of Proverbs
And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: “I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. I said, ‘Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.’ But it is … More No necessary connection between a wizened face and a wise heart
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 Piper: How to get REAL wisdom
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. John Piper, in a sermon, “Do Not Forsake Your Mother’s Teaching”- There are at least six … More God is the center of Proverbs
Knowing God through His Word ... Day by Day 