Does Ecclesiastes discourage study? – Forthright
▻https://forthright.net/sermons/ecclesiastes-study
BY DR. ARNALDO LOUZADA ─ When Ecclesiastes 12.12 mentions that “much study is a weariness to the flesh” (or “weariness to the body”), it does not intend to discourage learning, but to emphasize that the excessive accumulation of information, without purpose or balance, can be tiring and unproductive.
The sacrifice of silence – Forthright Magazine
▻http://forthright.net/2020/06/02/the-sacrifice-of-silence
When should we speak and we should we be silent?
Practicing Proverbs, chapter 3 | Forthright Press
▻http://forthrightpress.com/practicing-proverbs-chapter-3
https://i2.wp.com/forthrightpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wisdom-proverbs.jpeg?fit=1051%2C700 We’ve published a few of these on the Forthright Press blog, and here’s yet another one — out of order as far as the book’s chapters, but within, we hope, the great order of God’s wisdom. So here are 7 important points of wisdom from chapter 3 of Proverbs.
The wisdom of polarized crowds (▻https://www.nature.com/articles/s41...
▻https://diasp.eu/p/8639748
The wisdom of polarized crowds | #crowds #disputatio #knowledge #polarized #wisdom
Practicing Proverbs, chapter 2 – Forthright Press
▻http://forthrightpress.com/practicing-proverbs-chapter-2
This is an exercise we’ve done with several chapters in the book of Proverbs for our own edification. This seven-fold list might encourage you.
Wisdom (and the truth behind it) is discoverable, 1-11. We can know the truth, Jn 8.31-32. Pilate’s question, “What is truth?” has an answer.
To “call out for” discernment and “raise your voice” for understanding, 3, indicate the intensity of desire for wisdom, reinforced by verse 4. The search must be real and all-consuming, or “extreme” (now a positive quality).
Glory for #aging
▻http://randalmatheny.com/glory-aging
To grow old is a blessing from God. It has the potential to bring #wisdom and prepare us better for eternity. The passage of years provides better perspective. With the decline of physical strength, God provides spiritual stamina. Praise be to the Ancient of Days for aging!
Defriend everyone on Facebook if you really want to see the world as it is | Opinion | The Guardian
▻https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/dec/04/facebook-creates-political-apathy-shake-things-up-defriend-everyone-who
Third, I realised that I probably shouldn’t be on Facebook at my wife’s birthday dinner.
Glory for highest
▻http://randalmatheny.com/glory-highest
God exists. He inhabits the highest heavens. He reveals mysteries to mankind. He uses the evil of man to make his glory known to all. He blesses his people with #wisdom to shine the light of truth to all nations. God is great! Praise him for his wisdom!
#wisdom’s secret code : KMMS
▻http://randalmatheny.com/wisdom-code
Proverbs 12.23: Don’t be showy with your wisdom.
Glory for availability
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God is the source of all #wisdom. He has made it available to the person who searches for it like silver or hidden treasure. #God straightens the paths of those who acknowledge him in all their ways. He disciplines those he loves. By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth and brought salvation […]
‘Use #freedom wisely, spread freedom widely’
▻http://randalmatheny.com/2015/08/16/freedom
Two uses of our freedom.
#Uplift: The Wisest Word I Ever Heard
▻http://randalmatheny.com/2015/04/24/uplift-wisest
If I’ve left off rhyme lately, I’m sure making up for it on this one.
