Don’t fool yourself.
Don’t think that you can be wise merely by being up-to-date with the times and current philosophies.
Be God’s student—that’s the path to true wisdom. What the world calls smart, God calls stupid. It’s written in Scripture (God’s own words),
He exposes the disinformation and propaganda of the spin doctors. The Master sees through the smoke screens of the know-it-alls. And again, The Lord knows the thoughts and reasonings of the “humanly wise” and recognizes how futile they are.
dead man walking …
In the course of speaking to a man the other day I recommended he should be come a follower of Christ. He promptly said “NO”.
I said. “O, so you have 1,000 persons that love you and understand the way you are trying to live. You have the smartest person in the world as your friend? You have the Lord of all things seen and unseen as your life coach and counsellor. You live in the Kingdom of God and have access to all the peace and joy you can handle.
“If so please let me know and I’ll consider joining your way of life.”
I said impatiently, “So, what life style do you follow that gives you these benefits”.
After a long pause … He finely said nothing, but he said it sadly and walked away.
He was dead the next morning.
Having the wisdom of God is in a whole different league ….
Wisdom By ian vincent
Having the wisdom of God is in a whole different league than merely being clever, smart or knowledgeable concerning the Bible.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. One can be clever, smart and knowledgeable, yet not have the fear of the LORD, and therefore barren concerning His wisdom. And, a person who doesn’t have His wisdom is a foolish person.
In fact, the wisdom of God which comes thru fearing Him is the opposite of cleverness, smartness, or intellectualism – pride and wisdom repel each other.
The wisdom of God is open to all who fear Him – it’s like God’s “open university” – no one is disadvantaged by their lack of intellectual ability, or abundance of it.
When it comes to the wisdom of God, intellectual ability is irrelevant.
This is Real Stuff …
… its not just words! I don’t spend my time on useless things!
If you start thinking and living in the ways of wisdom today, the only thing you can change, YOU, will be transformed.
Real change in you will require better guidance and direction.
Stop listening to the clamour of this world. Stop being controlled by your negative passions.
Start allowing the gift of wisdom to lead you to great power and move you into His wondrous peace and joy.
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Robert Frenette
Depression and Anxiety are badges of honor and can only be endured by the strongest among us!
Depression and Anxiety are badges of honor and can only be endured by the strongest among us!
Those who walk this earth under the burden of diseases like Depression and Anxiety are as warriors of old who defended their kingdoms against the relentless oppressions of invading enemies.
These invisible “demons” of Depression and Anxiety are real. They violate as surely as thieves, pick pockets and robbers take our material possessions. They come to steal our peace, our joy and our security.
The afflicted must stand on guard constantly and continually. If not diligent and attentive, hearts and souls can crumble – attitudes and behaviours can deteriorate. It’s this necessity of perpetual diligence that can be the most punishing part of the condition. Always on guard always, defending.
In my book, they are some of the greatest warriors and modern day heroes who live an untold story. Their pain and struggles are invisible to most, but I see, I know and I try to understand. I have lived it.
Fight on my brave ones. Fight on.
Full armor
Now, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then,
With the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
With the breastplate of righteousness in place,
And with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Take the helmet of salvation
And the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Get the best of evil by doing good…
I can’t do love this way…
Love is patient and kind, never jealous or envious – never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude.
Love does not demand its own way – it is not irritable or touchy.
It does not hold grudges and will hardly ever notice when others do it wrong.
I can’t do love this way…. I’m just say’en it’s something to shoot for, right?
Please spread the word.
”Live with passion. Help the poor.”
This is Real Stuff …
… its not just words! If you start thinking and working in wisdom today, the only thing you can change,YOU, will be transformed.
Real change in you will require better input. Stop listening to the clamor of this world. Stop being controled by your passions and start allowing the wisdom that is within, GODs power to move you into His peace and joy.
