But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. James 3:17 NABRE James is speaking in his letter to the community about what makes a person wise. He describes failed wisdom as that wisdom that…
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Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you considers himself wise in this age, let him become a fool so as to become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18 NABRE Paul earlier in this letter said, “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to…
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that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. Ephesians 1:17 NABRE In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians we read about the gifts we receive from God, the gift of the Spirit of…
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Where words are many, sin is not wanting; but those who restrain their lips do well. Proverbs 10:19 NABRE We are in a section of Proverbs that is the Wisdom of Solomon. We read several verses on the wisdom of using speech. Words can destroy and wound or they can…
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Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7 NABRE From the Wisdom of Solomon we have the statement fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. This comment does not want us to be afraid of or cower before the Lord.…
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