Proverb 11: 2 NIV When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Yesterday we learned from the life of Uzziah that when we fall into the trap of pride and arrogance we are headed for a great fall. We also saw a clear warning about pride and arrogance in Proverb 16: 18. […]
Proverb 20: 15 NIV Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.In reading this verse, I am struck by how out of place it is in today’s culture. First of all, who would say such a thing? Preachers, I think, might still say these sorts of […]
James 1: 5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. There is not one among us who does not, at some time, lack wisdom but we have good news delivered to us by Jesus’ […]
Proverb 19: 8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers. The implication of this verse is that those of us who do not seek wisdom do not love ourselves. Why wouldn’t we all seek the wisdom of God, especially when we read that it brings great benefit to our […]
