Sermons and Biblical Studies

The Key of True Wisdom "I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Thy precepts" (Psa_119:100). Our key verse is not the only one that shines forth with a glitter of glory from those marvelous statements of Psalms 119. Psa_119:98 says, "Thou through Thy command ments hast made me wiser than mine enemies." Psa_119:99 … Continue reading “1341. The Key of True 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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 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 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”

The Home, and Pure Religion "And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless" (Luk_1:6). We would not suggest that the home should be made religious from the hyper-puritanical stand-point. There are some things, however, certainly should be prominent in a Christian home. 1. The children … Continue reading “1332. The Home, and Pure Religion”