Posts Tagged ‘Wisdom’
Wisdom for the Ages // Eccl. 4
In today’s world, there is an obsession with knowledge but a growing resistance to true wisdom. While knowledge is the accumulation of information, wisdom is the right application of that knowledge, something our society increasingly overlooks. Ecclesiastes 4 echoes this truth by exposing the emptiness of ambition, isolation, and toil without purpose. It reminds us…
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Time is precious. God has given us life. We were born for a reason and a purpose. We often complain that we don’t have enough time. It is really not about time, but about priorities. Therefore, we must prioritize the time God has given us and live each moment for Him. To know God is…
Read MoreWisdom for the Ages // Eccl. 2
In Ecclesiastes Chapter 2, Solomon explores the pursuits of pleasure, achievement and possessions, ultimately finding them all meaningless apart from God. While God wants us to enjoy life, these pursuits become empty when they are self-centered or disconnected from Him. Solomon concludes that true fulfillment—wisdom, joy and purpose—comes only from God. The Westminster Shorter Catechism…
Read MoreWisdom for the Ages // Eccl. 1
Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon in his old age. Solomon was the wisest and wealthiest person to ever live. He was king over all Israel. Although Solomon started well, he did not finish well. He drifted from God and pursued the things of this world. He writes Ecclesiastes as a warning to those who come…
Read MoreJesus’ Greatest Stories // The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builder
What is the foundation of your life? We all hear the stories and the words of Jesus, but the difference between the wise and foolish builders, according to Jesus, is on what foundation we build our lives. There are many options out there – money, sports, kids, success – but all of these are shifting…
Read MoreFinding Your Focus // Part 4: Favor with Man
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.” Luke 2:52 1. Know who you are. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into His wonderful light. 1…
Read MoreFinding Your Focus // Part 1: Wisdom
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 God wants us to grow in wisdom: 1. Wisdom begins with God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 Wisdom doesn’t start with self, it starts with God. God’s Word becomes the Guide of…
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