Why ideas matter.
Why ideas matter.
With wisdom comes enduring wealth and prosperity. Bible Reading: Proverbs 8:12-21 12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.13 The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.14 I have counsel and sound wisdom; I have insight; I…
Having wisdom is more valuable than jewels. Bible Reading: Proverbs 8:1-11 The Blessings of Wisdom 8 Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?2 On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand;3 beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of…
Wisdom brings protection. Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:21-26 21 My son, do not lose sight of these— keep sound wisdom and discretion,22 and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.23 Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.24 If you…
The one who finds wisdom is blessed. Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:13-20 Blessed Is the One Who Finds Wisdom 13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and…
The Cell Speaks of God’s Wisdom At the beginning of this study in Genesis, we learned how creation speaks of God. It is important as we study God’s creation that we listen carefully to what it has to say. On…
The design of how a plant sprouts and grows. Bible Reading: Luke 8:4-15 The Parable of the Sower 4 And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, 5 “A sower…
The righteous flourish like an olive tree. Bible Reading: Psalm 52:1-9 52 Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day.2 Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit.3 You love evil more than good, and lying…
The land of the righteous is well-watered and bountiful. Bible Reading: Psalm 65:1-13 65 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed.2 O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come.3 When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions.4 Blessed is the…
The righteous stand firm in the Lord. Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:6-11 The Word of God Stands Forever 6 A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry?”All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field.7 The grass withers,…
The righteous man prospers. Bible Reading: Psalm 1:1-6 The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and…