Posts with the tag “wisdom-builds-the-house”

Proverbs 18:19  “A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle.”   TPT =  “It’s easier to conquer a strong city than to win back a friend whom y...  Read More

Proverbs 12:16  “A fool’s wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.”   NLT  =  “The spiritually immature and prideful person is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays ca...  Read More

Proverbs 19:11  “Good sense and discretion make a man/woman slow to anger and it is his / her honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense.”   AMPC NLT  =  “Sensible people control their ...  Read More

Proverbs 3:5-8 tells us that trusting in the Lord and acknowledging Him will bring “health to your flesh and strength to your bones.”   God’s Word does more than inform you, it strengthens you.  When ...  Read More

Proverbs 23:7 says, “As he thinks in his heart so is he.”   Our lives will always move in the direction of our dominant thoughts.  When our mind is not renewed by the Word of God, it becomes vulnerabl...  Read More

Proverbs 24:30-34  “I went by the field of the lazy man, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;  And, behold, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles were covering its face, and ...  Read More

Proverbs 4:20–23 instructs us, “Attend to my words… keep them in the midst of your heart… for they are life… and health… keep your heart with all diligence…” Your heart is the filter of your life.  Ev...  Read More

“My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for ...  Read More

God works in the earth through knowledge – He does not work through ignorance.  He is wisdom, He is omniscient.  He is the very source and embodiment of truth and knowledge.  If we are going to receiv...  Read More

In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prayed: “That the eyes of your understanding being enlightened….” To some, this may sound unusual, but the truth is, our spirits have eyes.  They are spiritual eyes, yet they s...  Read More

Proverbs 14:30  “A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are the life and health of the body;  But envy, jealousy and wrath are like rottenness of the bones.”   AMPC I want to further dive into this Scr...  Read More

Paul records a prayer in Ephesians 1:15-19 that the Spirit of God inspired him to pray for other Believers.  One of the things he prayed was that, “The God of our Lord Jesus Christ…. Would give them t...  Read More

Proverbs 8:1-3  “Listen as Wisdom calls out!  Hear as understanding raises her voice!  She takes her stand at the crossroads;  By the gates at the entrance to the city, she cries aloud, “Listen to me ...  Read More

Proverbs 8:17-21  “I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently shall find me.   Riches and honor are mine to give, as well as enduring wealth and righteousness, which is uprightness in ...  Read More

Proverbs 8:12-14  “I Wisdom from God, make prudence my dwelling place and I find out knowledge and discretion.  The reverent and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the abhorrence of evil, pride, arro...  Read More

Proverbs 8:27-30  “When God prepared the Heavens, I Wisdom was there…Then I was beside Him as a master and director of the work.”   We’ve already established that God did nothing without and apart fro...  Read More

Proverbs 8:22-30   NLT  “The Lord formed me from the beginning, before He created anything else.  I was appointed in ages past, at the very first before the earth began.  I was born before the oceans ...  Read More

 Proverbs 25:28  “He / She who has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls.”   TPT  “If you live without restraint and are unable to control your temper and em...  Read More

Proverbs 14:1 (paraphrased): “The naïve and gullible believe every word they hear, but the prudent person carefully considers their steps.”For any first-time readers joining us today, let’s quickly re...  Read More

Proverbs 22:3  “A prudent, astute and sensible person watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them;  But the naïve and gullible person walks blindly ahead and pay the penalty.” Yesterday we di...  Read More

Proverbs 8:12  “I Wisdom from God make prudence my dwelling and I find out knowledge and discretion.”   Proverbs 22:3  “The wise and prudent see danger ahead and avoid it, but the foolish keep going s...  Read More

Proverbs 10:6  “Blessings are upon the head of the uncompromisingly righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.”   Proverbs 10:8  “The wise in heart will receive and obey the Lord’s comm...  Read More

Proverbs 12:15  “Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.  NLT“The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.” AMPC Growing up, my mothe...  Read More

Proverbs 1:21-23  “Wisdom cries out, “How long O simple ones will you be immature?  How long will you fight wisdom and scoff at truth?  If you will turn and give attention to My correction, I Wisdom w...  Read More

Proverbs 10:21  “The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.”  NLT The book of Proverbs places great value on something that many people overlook toda...  Read More

Proverbs 3:21-26  “Don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.  Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul….They are valuable and will keep you safe on your way and your feet will not stum...  Read More

Proverbs 3:5-7 says, “Lean on, trust in and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind;  Do not rely on your own insight or understanding.  In all your ways know recognize and acknowledge H...  Read More

Proverbs 2:1-10My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as ...  Read More

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Asset or Liability.” It is a financial term, but we can use it to examine our lives.Asset: Something valuable that adds strength, increases worth, and produces growth.Liab...  Read More

Proverbs 12:1  NKJV “Whoever loves instruction and correction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid and foolish.”  Wisdom is revealed in us by how we respond to correction.  It shows ...  Read More

“He who listens to instruction and heeds correction is on the path to life, but he wo ignores correction is on the path to ruin and will lead others astray.”  Proverbs 10:17 So maybe we don’t wake up ...  Read More

We’ve all seen the bumper sticker that says, “Co-Exist.”  But there are some things that simply cannot coexist. Trust and lies do not mixLove and hate cannot build a relationshipPeace and strife will ...  Read More

Proverbs 5:1-2  begins with a plea: “Pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to understanding…”Though much of this chapter addresses moral compromise and seduction, it reveals something deeper — ...  Read More

Wisdom doesn’t just build with materials — it builds with direction, obedience, and focus. In Proverbs 4, a father instructs his child: “Get wisdom… Do not forsake her… Guard your heart… Avoid the pat...  Read More

Proverbs 9:1  “Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn out her seven pillars.”   Scripture reveals that wisdom does not build randomly, it builds structurally.  A house that stands requires support. ...  Read More

“Wisdom has built her house;  She has hewn out and set up her seven pillars.”  Proverbs 9:1While the book of Proverbs personifies wisdom as a woman building her house, it’s clear that God’s wisdom is ...  Read More

Have you ever been falsely accused?  Misunderstood, misrepresented, talked about or judged unfairly?  If you are human, this has most likely happened to you at some point in your life. There is someth...  Read More

Proverbs 9:10 “The reverential awe of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Almighty God results in good judgment.”True wisdom does not begin with intelligence, education, experience ...  Read More

Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”I Corinthians 3:19 “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.”One of the greatest dangers in buil...  Read More

Proverbs 24:3 “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.”Wisdom is essential to everything we build in life—whether it is a home, a family, a business, a ministry, or a ...  Read More