Posts Tagged ‘ Wise ’
My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Isaiah 26:9, ESV
When God ordains calamity and strife, the wise see His reproof and grow closer to Him. It is easy to grow complacent amidst blessing.
Seek God continuously.
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.”
Matthew 10:16, ESV
We are not only to be concerned about those in the world, but many within the fold of Christianity are deceitful and wicked servants of evil while putting on a good show of righteousness.
The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 15:31 ESV
Whether being talked out of a stupid idea or convinced of sin and separation from God, listening to wise advice (telling you you are stupid or wrong) will save your life.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Proverbs 18:2, ESV
How easy it is for us to claim understanding without knowledge. We think we know God’s will and desires, but frequently we push our own onto His.
Humbly seek God through His Word and Church, being willing to learn before offering opinions.
