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God's wisdom and Proverbs


 

Proverbs 16:20  NLT  

Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful.


This last Sunday we completed our series in Proverbs of “begin with wisdom”, and it has been great.  This next week we begin learning from 1 Corinthians 13 and a series called “love and live”.  Hope you will join us.


Proverbs 1:7  NLT  

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.


Lean in to Proverbs and God’s wisdom.  We learn from God what is real wisdom, what is life changing truth and what keeps us on the right path.  I need this type of wisdom.  Do you?  We need wisdom that will clear up confusion, stop chaos and clear our journey of pitfalls.


The wisdom of God shouts to us, shows up for us and issues guidelines to guide us.  His wisdom is … oh remember this.


James 3:17  NIV  

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.


Notice how God shows up not to dictate but to lovingly guide, to console us with compassion rather than demanding with a heavy hand.  God’s wisdom is like that of a loving parent that knows and loves and keeps on showing up for their child.


Proverbs 16:17  NLT  

The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.


I am grateful for all that the book of Proverbs teaches us.  Remember to read it daily, one chapter each day.  The wisdom God gives us really is amazing.


Don’t let it ride.  Listen to righteousness.  Don’t let it pass you by.  Stay on the path.  Don’t waste your time.  Plan to do what God says and go His direction.  Why do that?  It is because God comes to the rescue of His kids.  His guidance is powerful, promising and gives us purpose.

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