Posts tagged with ‘Wisdom’

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9/3/24 A LITTLE WISDOM IS BETTER THAN A LOT OF WEALTH

by Barry Lovett

“How much better to get wisdom than gold!” Proverbs 16:16 People all over the world are constantly looking for the better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. In Proverbs 16, we read that it is […]

9/14/22 CHOOSE GOD, CHOOSE LIFE

by Barry Lovett

“Choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice.”  Deuteronomy 30:19-20. To choose life is to choose God Himself and obey His Word. When Moses addressed the Israelites for the last time, he pleaded with them to make the right […]

03/02/22 A LITTLE WISDOM IS BETTER THAN A LOT OF WEALTH

by Barry Lovett

“How much better to get wisdom than gold!” Proverbs 16:16 People all over the world are constantly looking for the better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live.  We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better.  In Proverbs 16, we read […]

3/5/21 GODLY ADVISORS CAN HELP STEER US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

by Barry Lovett

“In the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14 This verse encourages us to seek the advice of wise counselors. The word translated “counsel” is a Hebrew nautical term used for steering a ship.  The wisdom of godly advisors can help steer us in the right direction.  Are you facing a crisis?  A truly wise person is open […]

2/19/21 MONITOR YOUR HEART DAILY TO AVOID WANDERING FROM GOD’S WISDOM

by Barry Lovett

“Give to Your servant an understanding heart…” I Kings 3:9 Solomon began his rule with devotion to wisdom and a deep ambition to build a magnificent temple to honor God.  But something happened along the way.  His passion for living by God’s wisdom was displaced by the allures of wealth and position.  A commitment to following God’s wisdom will […]