Humanity is often clever -- at least in their own sight (Isaiah 5:21) -- but lacking in understanding truly needed. Effort is put forth and search is made for wisdom while sometimes being unable to come to an actual knowledge of the truth. (i.e. 2 Timothy 3:7) Where we search for wisdom, how open we are to it, and its value … [Read more...] about WISDOM’S SOVEREIGN SOURCE!
ALWAYS RIGHT!
I recently saw an NPR comic picturing a violinist looking at a metronome ticking away. The metronome was saying, “Don’t look at me. I’m always right and you know it.” As a violinist (and player of many other instruments) I am familiar with practicing with … [Read more...] about ALWAYS RIGHT!
DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 3 of 3)
When we are tempted, how and where we focus is important. We have considered the needed look within as to the nature of our own desires and our need for looking ahead to and utilizing the pathway of escape God provides. Today, let us consider the upward … [Read more...] about DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 3 of 3)
DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 2 of 3)
When we are tempted, how and where we focus is important. Yesterday we noted the need for a look within at our own desires that might give rise to temptation. Today, let us consider our looking ahead. In the face of temptation, Paul encouraged. . … [Read more...] about DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 2 of 3)
DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED (Part 1 of 3)
When we are tempted, how and where we focus is important. Relative to dealing with temptation there are at least three directions in which to look: within, ahead, and upward. Let us consider the first of these three today. When it comes to … [Read more...] about DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED (Part 1 of 3)