The Characteristics of a Fool (Part III)
Foolishness manifests in various form such as stubbornness in not seeking advice, arrogance in believing we have all the answers, and a lack of discernment in distinguishing right from wrong. …
Wisdom
The Characteristics of a Fool (Part I)
The theme of foolishness is woven into the stories of the Bible presenting us with insights into the nature of folly and its consequences. Often, our encounters with foolishness in the world around us might shape our perceptions, but it’s in the Word of God that we find a profound understanding of what it truly means to be foolish. Let’s delve into some key scriptures that illuminate the characteristics of a fool and guide us towards wisdom. …
Is Anything too Hard? (Part II)
In Genesis 17, the scripture tells us that Abraham laughed when God told him that Sarah was going to have a child. In the next chapter, Sarah laughs, too. The promise of God, which would have given them hope years ago, now sounded like a mere joke. It was not believable anymore. The Lord was gracious; He didn’t punish them for their unbelief, but He wasn’t joking! …
Faith and Wisdom Work Together
Sometimes it seems as if faith and wisdom belong to two different groups of people. Some people seem to have the gift of faith while others are wise. Faith and wisdom appear to be mutually exclusive of each other but they are not. In order to operate in faith we need Godly wisdom, and if we want to operate in Godly wisdom, we still need faith to step into the unknown. To be truly effective in the Kingdom of God, we need both wisdom and faith to navigate through life successfully. …
Wisdom Builds!
When a man or a woman of God walks in wisdom, they are able to be a builder in life. A wise person is able to navigate life and its choices successfully. Those who are not wise will have to continually work of damage control and rebuilding their lives over and over again.
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Use Your Words Carefully!
The Bible tells us that our words have power and that we need to tame our tongue!
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True Discernment (Part I)
As believers, we are called to be discerning people, but what is discernment and how do we apply it appropriately? Solomon has something to teach us in this subject.
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The Skill to Confront (Part I)
We live in a culture where relationships are very disposable, and it is easy to cut them off and move on. However, if we desire to work on keeping our relationships healthy and real, we need to learn the skill of confronting issues wisely. …
The Fear of the Lord is a Blessing! (Part III)
If education and reading a library full of books could have made us wiser, we should have seen it by now. However, we see the opposite. We may have gained much head knowledge and information, but it has not made us any wiser or given us a better understanding. People have a hard time getting along with each other, and there are misunderstandings everywhere. So how do we gain the kind of wisdom that helps us to live a life of peace, stability, and understanding!? The Lord’s answer has not changed; it is simple yet powerful! …
Seeking God’s Vision (Part IV)
The Lord holds the times and the seasons, and He has placed each of us on this earth at this time for His purpose and pleasure. If we are going to be effective in the Kingdom of God and have satisfaction in life, we all need to be in tune with the Lord and understand His will for the season we are in. We are also called to steward our time well and use it wisely. We cannot earn more time, but we can squander it if we are not intentional with it.
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