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 … Read more
Ecclesiastes 7 (NKJV) 12 For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it. We can have all the money in the world, and with that money we can buy everything we want and still feel empty inside. I’ve seen people … Read more
Proverbs 1:20-22 (NKJV) 20 Wisdom calls aloud outside; She raises her voice in the open squares. 21 She cries out in the chief concourses, at the openings of the gates in the city She speaks her words: 22 “How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For scorners delight in their scorning, and fools … Read more
Proverbs 21:20 (NKJV) There is desirable treasure, and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it. Our prayer for everyone reading this today is that you would be blessed with God’s wisdom in your lives. Most people pray for God’s blessings and His abundance in a financial sense, but we … Read more
Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Wisdom and understanding. These two things go hand in hand and, apparently, God deems them as being very important for us to have! The verse above is one of my favorite in the book of Proverbs because … Read more
(Isaiah 48:17 NKJV) Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you by the way you should go. Do we feel like we are always struggling to make ends meet? It can seem like we come up short every … Read more
(Deuteronomy 4:5-6 NKJV) “Surely I have taught you statutes and judgments, just as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should act according to them in the land which you go to possess. {6} “Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples … Read more
(Proverbs 3:13-14 NKJV) Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; {14} For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold. Wisdom; It’s something that isn’t attainable unless we take the time to and are willing to learn. It’s not easily gained, but … Read more
(Proverbs 3:21-22 NKJV) My son, let them not depart from your eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion; {22} So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck. Sound wisdom and discretion; in modern times we call this common sense. God has given all of us common sense. We use it on … Read more
(Proverbs 1:10 NKJV) My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. Very simple verse isn’t it? Very simple and to the point. But, is it simple to do when we’re around our family, friends, or co-workers; others that don’t know better? Is it easy to pull away? Sometimes we forget that all we have … Read more
(Proverbs 29:11 NKJV) A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. As the world and society have become wise in their own eyes, we hear more and more about how they believe it is healthy for us to constantly express ourselves and “vent” our feelings to everyone. We are constantly … Read more