Tag: wisdom

Painful vicissitudes

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(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised!” Job 1:21 O my Father, let me feel, amid the troubles of life, that what I am apt … Continued

The value of time

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(Ashton Oxenden, “The Touchstone of Opportunity” 1884) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio THE VALUE OF TIME “Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time…” Ephesians 5:15-16 To use our time well and wisely, is … Continued

Humility is the most lovely grace

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(anonymous)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “When pride comes, then comes disgrace–but with humility comes wisdom!” Proverbs 11:2 In the quiet chambers of every Christian’s heart, a battle rages–a struggle as old as humanity itself. It is the battle . … Continued

Remedy for inward anxiety

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​(​​​Ja​​mes Smith, “The Remedy for a Troubled Heart!“) “Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God — believe also in Me!” John 14:1 Our Lord would have us be calm, patient, and composed; therefore He says, “Let not … Continued

True wisdom

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(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding!” Job 28:28 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy … Continued

His wisdom and holiness shine

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(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Jesus is infinitely wise and immutably holy, therefore His love is a wise and holy love. He wisely manifests … Continued

Profound spiritual wisdom

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“My voice shall You hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto You, and will look up.” Psalm 5:3 (from Octavius Winslow’s, “Morning Thoughts”) “The first thing I do when I awake in … Continued

Admire God’s wisdom

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(Christopher Sturm, “Reflections” 1750-1786)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him, the … Continued

Divine wisdom

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(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Jesus is infinitely wise and immutably holy, therefore His love is a wise and holy love. He wisely manifests … Continued

Life is swift!

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(Charles Spurgeon, “The Swiftness of Life!”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle!“ Job 7:6  And “My days are but a breath!” Job 7:16 “My days are swifter than a runner; they flee away!” … Continued