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Why?
Psalms 77:19 “Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.”
One of the first questions a young child learns to ask is “Why?” They ask it repeatedly and relentlessly, eager to learn about the world around them. Even as adults, it is the question we all want to know. About everything. Always. Why did this happen? Why did you say that? Why am I being taxed like this? And on and on and on until we die. But even then, we ask it – why am I dying now? And we reserve special questions for when we’re actually dead. “When I get to see God, I’m going to ask him why….”
Seeking Praise and Glory
Romans 2:7 “…to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life…” This is not a condemnation of desiring glory, affirmation, approval and credit—this is natural–all men do it. The bible actually affirms seeking glory—but only from God, not from men. The scripture teaches the hope of receiving glory from God, on His terms, is a legitimate biblical motive.
read moreSearched By God
Psalm 139:23-24, says, “Search me O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.” Every follower of Jesus must be open and actively seeking to be searched by God so that we don’t become numb to the pending judgment every one of us will face. This Psalm provides three essential areas that we must give God access to if we want to live under His leadership.
read moreThe Tongue-Tied Evangelist
From the earthly and temporal perspective then, the cross is an offense as Billy Graham once remarked; hence, for every rational man or woman only God can bring about the repentance that reverses this view. There is no humanly power, whether that of oratory, argument or persuasion, let alone intimidation or threat that can bring people to faith. It is God that reveals the truth of the Gospel through his Spirit; therefore, the Gospel is not only sufficient, it is the only message the evangelist should bring lest arguments or confusion ensues.
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Wisdom Books Part 5 of 5
Here concludes our brief overview of the wisdom literature. It is only fitting that we end with a question. For if these books, which are meant to make us wise teach anything, then surely it is that life and God are ultimately a mystery. And mystery is necessary for spiritual health.
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Wisdom Books Part 4 of 5
Solomon, the wisest of men examines “life under the sun” and deduces, not purpose but vanity and meaninglessness.
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Wisdom Books Part 3 of 5
Clearly wisdom and knowledge are important to God. However, they can easily be misused for both are seductresses.
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Wisdom Books Part 2 of 5
Our lives are adding up to something of eternal importance and everything matters. The question then is, am I writing my own story or is it He who writes it?
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Wisdom Books Part 1 of 5
Pain compels questions and the first question is usually, “What did I do to deserve this?”
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Perspective and Reality
God provides us His perception of reality. Changes in circumstances are not my avenue to solutions to problems; rather the battle for perspective rules the day. My battle is not for control of circumstances but with the spiritual, for my mind. The outcome of circumstances belongs to God
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