that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9 NASB Knowledge – One of the Greek words for knowledge is gnosis. There was an ancient sect called the Gnostics. They believed in secret knowledge. Both of these words, gnosis and Gnostic have made their way…
But, see, this I did find: God made men plain, but they have engaged in too much reasoning. Ecclesiastes 7:29 NJPS Too much reasoning – In our culture, this statement must seem nearly absurd. We laud reasoning. We extol intellect. In fact, our culture believes that the solution of every problem begins in the mind. …
“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 NASB Reason – Certainly you’ve heard this verse more than a few times. Does it mean that God wants…
For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases suffering. Ecclesiastes 1:18 ISR Much grief – Well, it’s certainly not what we expected! The general consensus of our culture is that knowledge and wisdom lead to power and power leads to control and control leads to a prosperous life. If this…
A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool rages, and is confident. Proverbs 14:16 Wise Man – Here’s a little self-assessment test. It will help you determine if your view of life is biblically-based or a part of the dominant culture of the West. It’s about your perception of wisdom. Do you…
I know, O Lord, that a man’s way is not in himself, nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. Jeremiah 10:23 Not In Himself – You think it’s a way out. It seems to offer relief. It looks like the solution. It feels right. But Jeremiah is there to remind…
