Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man (Eccl. 12:13 KJV) King Solomon gives us the conclusion that followed his wise lifelong observations in life. He says the end of the whole matter of life is that a man should Read More
Wisdom
Planning with God
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he has sufficient to finish it? (Lk. 14:28 KJV) There is tremendous wisdom in preparation and planning. No preparation is actually preparing to fail in whatever endeavor we are engaging in! Success is hardly accidental. It is Read More
Wisdom is the Principal Thing
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. (Prov. 4:7 KJV) If you are like me, you would have expected God to say that power is the principle thing, not wisdom. Yet the Scripture above gives us the tantalizing statement that “wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get Read More
Professor Ant Teaches Wisdom
Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise (Prov. 6:6 NKJ). The Lord instructs us to go to the ants and learn a lesson from them. In other words, the scripture is instructing us to enroll in Professor Ant’s course and learn her wisdom. Why would God send us to an Read More
Sharpen your ax by wisdom
If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success” (Eccl. 10:10 NKJ). Have you ever tried to cut anything with a blunt knife? How much strength is required compared to using a very sharp knife? The scripture above teaches us a profound Read More
The wisdom problem
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Prov. 4:7 KJV). I have often thought that if I had more power or ability, most of my problems would be solved. The study of the Word has taught me otherwise. Imagine this scenario: You get to your home and Read More
Better is the end of a thing
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit” (Eccl. 7:8 KJV). King Solomon, in his God-given wisdom, made the remarkable statement above—that “better is the end of a thing than the beginning.” People are not mostly remembered by how they Read More
This is one of the secrets of the wise
Take hold of instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life. (Prov. 4:13 NAS) Instructions in life are critical. They are the “GPS of life” to guide us towards success, and keep us away from failure and tragedy. We are all strangers on the earth, trying to figure out what works Read More