Category: Wisdom

Bible Verse of The Day – 11-22-17

Job 12:13 (NKJV) 13 “With Him are wisdom and strength, He has counsel and understanding. 

We’ve talked quite a bit about wisdom recently. That’s because it’s very important! 

Wisdom has many benefits. But did you know that strength is one of those benefits? 

It’s not very often that we associate wisdom with strength. 

But, think about it. If we have wisdom, we have clarity of vision. Our convictions are stronger. We have clear direction. We have sharp discernment. And we have understanding in many things. 

And all of these add up, to help make us a stronger person in Christ. 

In a recent video that we published, we talked about the various ways to get God’s wisdom. We get wisdom by asking God for it. And we get wisdom by getting God’s word in us on a regular basis. We eat it like food! In return, it nourishes us and gives us strength. 

The more we get His word in us, the more understanding we gain. And this gives us more wisdom for our everyday lives. 

And all of these things allow us to live stronger, more fruitful lives. We will spend less time worried and fretting, and more time moving forward. 

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-18-17

2 Chronicles 1:11-12  (NKJV) 11 Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king— 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.”

Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge. Nothing else. But the scripture above shows why he also became a prosperous man. Prosperity is not just found in obtaining large amounts of money and material wealth.

Prosperity comes through God’s wisdom. And the only way to walk prosperously is to get God’s wisdom on a daily basis and for every situation.

It is the understanding, knowledge and wisdom of God that fixes a problem for good. It is in the wisdom of how to work things out that brings us the satisfaction, the completion, and the victory that we need as a person.

Prosperity comes when we get understanding and wisdom and we act accordingly.

Peter said, silver and gold I don’t have, but he offered to the man what God showed him he needed. In this situation that man needed the healing of his legs.

Acts 3:6 (NKJV) 6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”

Are we laying there lame today, waiting for the wrong thing?

This is why we feel we don’t get anywhere. We think we need gold, silver, or money and that will take care of all our problems and the situation we are facing.

Wisdom and understanding in this situation showed Peter that it was healing for the man’s legs that was really needed. What good would gold and silver be to a man that couldn’t walk, couldn’t work, couldn’t do much?

With his legs, he could care for himself the rest of his life.

Understanding our situation, and what we need to do to take care of it, will bring us into a constant, steadfast, prosperous life.

We have to take the wisdom of the Lord that He gives us, for every problem we run into, and handle it accordingly.

Get up, take action and walk with the wisdom of the Lord.

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-10-17

Proverbs 2:10-11 (NKJV) 10 When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul, 11 Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you… 

Today we’re going to continue to look at wisdom and its benefits. 

As we mentioned yesterday, God wants all of us to have wisdom. And, in fact, He has told us in His word to ask for it, and He will give it. 

Why is wisdom so important? What benefits does wisdom give us? Here’s what His word says. 

A – As we gain wisdom, we also gain discretion. And His word says that discretion will preserve us. It will protect us and keep us from making foolish choices and decisions. 

B – Verse 11, above, also tells us that having wisdom gives us understanding. And understanding will keep (protect & shield) us. 

What will it protect and shield us from? Check out verses 12 – 17 for a list of some of the things we will be protected from if we have wisdom and use it in our day to day lives. 

Proverbs 2:12 To deliver you from the way of evil, From the man who speaks perverse things… 

Wisdom will deliver us (set us free from) the way of evil. 

Proverbs 2:13 From those who leave the paths of uprightness To walk in the ways of darkness; 

It will also protect us from those who walk in darkness, and from those who speak perverse (unreasonable, unacceptable) things, those who rejoice in doing evil, those whose ways are crooked (unethical, immoral) and those who are devious (using underhanded tactics) in their paths. 

Proverbs 2:14-15 Who rejoice in doing evil, And delight in the perversity of the wicked; 15 Whose ways are crooked, And who are devious in their paths; 

Wisdom will deliver us from the immoral woman (or man), the seductress (or seducer), those who are given to perverse sexual practices (adultery, fornication, etc.) and forsake the one they are avowed to, even forgetting their covenant with God. 

Proverbs 2:16 – 17To deliver you from the immoral woman, From the seductress who flatters with her words, 17 Who forsakes the companion of her youth, And forgets the covenant of her God. 

As we can see, the benefits of wisdom are many! And the list of things and people it protects us from is far-reaching. 

And, do you know what else? This is just a very tiny list of reasons why we should ask God for wisdom. 

So seek God, ask Him for wisdom. And as He gives it liberally, we can enjoy its benefits, keeping our feet on the path that God has set them on. 

Amen. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-9-17

James 1:5 (NKJV) 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 

Wisdom. It’s something that God considers very important. It is talked about from the beginning of His word to the end of it. 

In fact, if you search the Bible, Wisdom is mentioned no less than 230 times. So, let’s say that it’s very safe to assume that God wants us to have wisdom. 

Now, wisdom is something that many people think of only when it comes to growing older. Life’s experiences can teach us a lot. And as we walk through the things that get thrown at us, we can accumulate wisdom and understanding in a lot of areas. 

And while this is a great way to learn and accumulate wisdom, there is a better way. Ask God for it! 

God has told us that if we lack wisdom, we should ask Him for it, and He will give it liberally, without reproach. He will give it to all who ask Him. 

What are the benefits of having wisdom? Well, let’s just say that they are many! 

Too many, in fact, to list here. So, let’s talk more about wisdom tomorrow. 

Remember, if any of us lacks wisdom, we just need to ask God, who gives it liberally to all who ask. 

Until tomorrow, be blessed in Him. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-5-17

1 Kings 3:5 (NKJV) 5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?”

If God appeared to us today and said, “Ask! What shall I give you?”, what would be our answer? What would we want?

Some of us may have a list of things we need more than anything right now. But would that be what God wants to hear?

When God approached Solomon in a dream, Solomon, being a king, asked for one thing. He asked God for an understanding heart to help him to discern.

He knew he did not have the experience to discern justice correctly for the people. He wanted to be pleasing to God and do right by Him. He wanted to help the people and care for them correctly, fairly and justly.

Who was Solomon thinking of when he asked for understanding? Not himself. He could have asked for anything, but he chose understanding.

His answer to God showed his heart condition, and it was exactly what helped him not only get understanding, but everything else that he could have ever needed and wanted.

1 King 3:11-12 (NKJV) 11 Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, 12 behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.

What would we ask God for today? Would we give Him the answer He is looking for? The answer that would please Him?

Having wisdom and getting understanding is more precious than material possessions. It is important. It is the very thing that helps us every day in discerning our steps. It helps us to make clear decisions and to take the right actions in any given situation.

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

What would we ask for?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-10-16

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

A large part of the book of Proverbs is dedicated to teaching us the importance of wisdom.

In fact, “wisdom” is used at least 46 times in that one book!

Wisdom is also mentioned in many other places throughout God’s word. It’s safe to say that God wants us to be wise.

In the New Testament, James addressed the issue of getting wisdom. This is the perfect piece of instruction for those of us who wish to become wiser!

James 1:5 (NKJV) 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

So as you begin your week, remember this. Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-12-16

Hosea 4:6 (NKJV) 6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.

Knowledge and understanding are so critical in our walk with God. It isn’t necessarily worldly or natural knowledge that we need. We shouldn’t be ignorant when it comes to the matters of the world, but getting God’s wisdom is the most important thing.

So many times we can cause problematic situations in our lives to be prolonged because we lack God’s knowledge, wisdom and understanding. As we face trials and tough situations, it really helps to know what God’s word says about various things that we encounter.

This helps us to be able to make wise decisions and choices quickly. And not only does it save time, but it keeps us from falling prey to things that will harm us or those around us.

Proverbs 16:16 (NKJV) 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Sharp discernment is also very important, as it will help us know how to judge the things we’re seeing and hearing around us, so we will know whether it’s God speaking to us or not. And once we learn to recognize God’s voice, that will also help us to follow His direction.

John 10:27 (NKJV) 27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

Get knowledge. Get Wisdom. Get understanding.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-29-16

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

It’s important that we get understanding, or we could end up moving in the wrong thing, at the wrong time.

The Jews didn’t understand what Christ was doing on the cross. They were saying things like “why can’t God deliver Him now?”.

Matthew 27:43 (NKJV) 43 He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now if He will have Him; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”

They needed God’s understanding. Without it, they had no clue as to what was really happening.

Christ died for us on that cross. In that moment of His death, He made salvation possible for the world!!

His death brought freedom and Salvation to all who will put their faith in Him. He was the perfect, living sacrifice. Holy in all His ways! He had to die to save us.

If God had come at that time and delivered Him from the cross, we’d all end up in hell today. His death on the cross made a way for each one of us to be free.

But Christ did not stay dead. That is the miracle. On the 3rd day, God raised Him up, and He is ALIVE! Amen.

God will give us understanding. We all need it, because His way of doing things is going to be different than the natural way of doing things.

But with His understanding, it helps us to know why things are done the way they are; Why things happen the way they do.

There will be times we will not understand some things. But in those things, we must have faith and trust God with them.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-2-16

Proverbs 1:5 (NKJV) 5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel…

God’s word has a lot to say when it comes to wisdom.

We’re encouraged to gain wisdom, listen to those with wisdom and heed words of wisdom.

When we’re young, we can be foolish and ignorant in so many ways. We can make a lot of mistakes as we try to find our way through situations we encounter.

It pays for us to seek the advice and counsel of those who are older than us and who have walked through many things in life. Experience has taught them a lot and we can learn much from them.

This is also true when it comes to learning new things, no matter how old or young we are. We can be advanced in our years and still lack knowledge and understanding In many things.

But if we follow God’s advice and seek counsel, we can continue to learn and gain understanding in new areas. And when we do this, it allows us to make choices that are sound.

And this can save us a lot of heartache, headaches and frustration in our lives.

So we encourage you to seek counsel when you need it. Asking questions of people who are more experienced is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it’s the smart thing to do.

Proverbs 19:20 (NKJV) 20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-11-16

Proverbs 1:5-7 (NKJV) 5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, 6 To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Wisdom is such an important, yet overlooked part of life.

Many times people tend to think that if we’re followers of Christ, we just need to be super spiritual and let God lead us by His spirit, and that we don’t need to think for ourselves.

And while we do need to be led by His spirit, every single day, we also need to heed wisdom and wise counsel in so much of what we do. The two go hand in hand quite often.

There will definitely be times when conventional wisdom doesn’t seem to line up with what God’s spirit is telling us or showing us. We’ve taught on that a lot. But if we’re not getting clear direction from God’s spirit about a situation or a decision, we need to follow wisdom.

The Bible clearly says that if we despise wisdom, we are fools. I don’t know about you, but being a fool is not one of my lifetime goals.

So, as hard as it might seem sometimes, it will always benefit us to wait on God and listen, and seek wise counsel in those decisions that are critical and important.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-21-15

James 1:5 (NKJV) 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

Every day we make choices. Some of them are pretty easy to make, while others require considerable effort, thought and prayer.

The best choices are always made with wisdom. Choices and decisions that are made in haste, or without wisdom, will always lead to trouble.

But even when it comes to wisdom, there is a choice to make.

There is earthly wisdom and wisdom that comes from God. They can be vastly different. And earthly wisdom may not always coincide with the wisdom God gives.

You see, God’s wisdom will sometimes fly in the face of man’s wisdom. God’s wisdom sees things through spiritual eyes and eyes of faith, whereas man’s wisdom sees things only in the natural, and through eyes of intellect and logic.

It’s imperative that we learn the difference and learn to recognize God’s wisdom when making important decisions and choices.

So how do we get God’s wisdom and discern it from man’s wisdom?

Proverbs 2:6 (NKJV) 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; and it will be given to him.

God’s wisdom is found in His word and it is shown to us through knowing His word and through the Holy Spirit.

So if we’re lacking God’s wisdom, we need to seek it. His word tells us to ask of Him and it will be given. And he gives it liberally and without reproach!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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