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Walk As Wise

It is possible to go through life aimlessly, not really caring about much, and therefore not really doing anything significant. This kind of life is marked by not seeking wisdom and getting into bad situations through carelessness. At the end of this type of life, only disappointment remains. Ephesians 5:15-17 says, “Look carefully then howContinue reading “Walk As Wise”

Wise Words

Sometimes, I speak too quickly and the impact of my words can be hurtful, although that may not be my intention. We all have a tendency to rush to judgments and this tendency is growing amongst us as the divisions between us widen. What would happen if we all chose to speak wisdom rather thanContinue reading “Wise Words”

Encyclopedias

When I was a child, my parents went into debt to purchase a set of encyclopedias. They felt that it was important for us to have this source of knowledge and we did frequently use the encyclopedias for school work and general knowledge questions. Of course, encyclopedias have yielded to online searches and technology. ProverbsContinue reading “Encyclopedias”

Testimony

Witnesses give their testimonies daily in the courts of our land. Judges and juries then make judgments based upon the reliability of these witnesses and their words. Psalm 19:7 says, “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;” God’s Word is completelyContinue reading “Testimony”

Corruption or Blessing

Increased knowledge can lead us in one of two directions. Knowledge may help us gain some power and power certainly has the ability to direct us in corrupt ways. But knowledge can also lead us into godly wisdom. The difference may be in the source of our newfound knowledge and our attitudes toward this knowledge.Continue reading “Corruption or Blessing”