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Examples of Heavenly Wisdom "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus" (Act_4:13). It is wonderful to see how God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the … Continue reading “1342. Examples of Heavenly Wisdom”

The Incapabilities of Worldly Wisdom "Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought" (1Co_2:6). The Holy Ghost through the Apostle Paul does not discredit the value of human knowledge, nor the worth of worldly wisdom. What … Continue reading “1339. The Incapabilities of Worldly Wisdom”

Where the True Wisdom Is Found "Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding" (Job_28:28). Far back in the annals of history, Job asked the question of our theme. He said: "But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding? Man knoweth not … Continue reading “1340. Where the True Wisdom Is Found”

Wisdom's Value "For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold" (Pro_3:14). When Solomon, the wise man, went out on a search to discover the things that were good for men "under the sun," the first thing that he tried out was wisdom. He said, … Continue reading “1338. Wisdom's Value”

The Home, and Rewards "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her" (Pro_31:28). No greater reward ever befell parenthood–a faithful husband and a virtuous wife than the possession of children who have done virtuously. No greater curse could come to the father and the mother than a son … Continue reading “1336. The Home, and Rewards”

A Search for Wisdom Proverbs 2-22 Wisdom's Value (Pro_3:14). The Incapabilities of Worldly Wisdom (1Co_2:6). Where the True Wisdom Is Found (Job_28:28). The Key of True Wisdom (Psa_119:100). Examples of Heavenly Wisdom (Act_4:13). Wisdom's Warnings (Pro_4:14). Wisdom's Rewards (Pro_2:11). Diogenes is reputed to have taken a lantern in the daytime and to have gone forth … Continue reading “1337. A Search for Wisdom”

Home, and Its Remembrances "When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also" (2Ti_1:5). We want to say a word about the home of our childhood after we have left it forever. The … Continue reading “1334. Home, and Its Remembrances”

Home, and Ruin "And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist" (Mar_6:24). It is too bad that it is necessary to write upon the words of this theme. Yet there are many homes throughout the land which should be a place … Continue reading “1335. Home, and Ruin”

Home, and Recreation "The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them" (Isa_11:6). The Word of God is not silent concerning the recreation which children need and which should … Continue reading “1333. Home, and Recreation”

Home, a Refuge "In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge" (Pro_14:26). Home is a place of refuge from far more than the rain and the wind. When Moses was born, Jochebed saw that he was a goodly child. Pharaoh was seeking to slay all … Continue reading “1331. Home, a Refuge”