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Worldly Wisdom

“The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord.”
Joshua 9:14
Application
Worldly wisdom leaves out God. It depends on common sense, experience and intellect. Worldly wisdom is incubated in pride. Its roots are self reliance and self sufficiency. It is void of divine direction. God may be drawn in after the fact, […]

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Published in: Wisdom, 1 - Submitted | on May 16th, 2006 | 4 Comments »

Wise Process

Wise Process… “Then the king said, ‘Bring me a sword.’ So they brought a sword for the king. He gave an order: ‘Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.” 1 Kings 3:24-25
Application
A wise process protects. It protects life. It protects relationships. It protects resources. It protects […]

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Published in: Wisdom, Talents, 1 - Submitted | on May 16th, 2006 | 4 Comments »

Poisonous If Swallowed

The label on the side of pesticide bottles express the obvious: Poisonous If Swallowed – Consult a Physician Immediately. Pretty straight forward, but there are poisons that we encounter everyday that are far more toxic and carry few, if any warning labels. Recently, I learned how easy it is to succumb to the […]

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Published in: Wisdom, 7 - Approved for print, 1 - Submitted | on October 15th, 2005 | 4 Comments »

A different kind of wisdom (Scripture reference: 1 Cor. 1:18-25)

The message of the cross is foolishness to many. Those who respond to Christ will know the message as the power of God and God promises to save those who believe. The message of the cross is wise while the ways of man are often unwise. Paul wanted us to know this […]

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Published in: Wisdom, 1 - Submitted | on September 21st, 2005 | 4 Comments »