Tag Archive for: Wisdom

Living for God’s Glory

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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. (Proverbs 15:7)

Read Proverbs 15 today!

Here are a few great nuggets from Proverbs 15…

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”  (1)

I have a choice to respond kindly and gently to others.  In my response, I choose whether to stir up the hornets nest or swallow my pride and bring peace to the conversation.  The choice is always mine!

“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.”  (13)

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Fear of the Lord

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Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation], But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day. (Proverbs 23:17, AMP)

Read Proverbs 8 today!

Let’s finish this week by looking at the “Fear of the Lord”.  Altogether, this phrase occurs fourteen times in the book of Proverbs.  If something is worth mentioning fourteen times, than my guess is it’s pretty important.  Let’s take a look at some more of Solomon’s thoughts on this.

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Uncompromising Heart

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The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge. (Proverbs 18:15, AMP)

Read Proverbs 7 today!

We are exploring four of the many characteristics there are of a man or woman of wisdom this week.  Today, we will look at a fourth quality produced by a man or woman of wisdom.

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Bow Only to God

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Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.  Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.  Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.  Though it cost all you have, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:5-6)

Read Proverbs 6 today!

We are exploring four of the many characteristics there are of a man or woman of wisdom this week.  Today, we will look at a third quality produced by a man or woman of wisdom.

1.  A man or woman of wisdom let’s nothing hinder their relationship with the Lord!  Find more on this in Nothing Hinders

2.  A man or woman of wisdom takes a humble posture before the Lord!  Find more on this in Humble Posture

3.  A man or woman of wisdom bows only to God! 

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Humble Posture

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When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2)

Read Proverbs 5 today!

We are exploring four of the many characteristics there are of a man or woman of wisdom this week.  Today, we will look at a second quality produced by a man or woman of wisdom.

1.  A man or woman of wisdom let’s nothing hinder their relationship with the Lord!  From yesterday’s devotional Nothing Hinders

2.  A man or woman of wisdom takes a humble posture before the Lord!

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