Meditations on "Wisdom"

In Proverbs, one of the books of wisdom in the Bible, wisdom is described in the words of a person speaking.

Trouble shows up in our lives for many reasons. Some of it we bring on ourselves because of our choices and our self-willed behaviour.

Proverbs is a book of wisdom in the Bible. Several chapters of the book give instruction about sexual immorality and being lured into trouble when we allow ourselves to be drawn into sexual activity outside of the lifetime commitment of marriage.

When we are faced with a recurring problem, we often just want it to be over and done with.

Now that we are seeking to act with honesty in all our affairs, it's discouraging to face obstacles in our path while we see others lying and manipulating and getting what they want without the hassle we are experiencing.

We all know that our thoughts and emotions significantly impact our health.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the 12-Step movement founded by Alcoholics Anonymous is their emphasis on ordinary people – even broken and pretty much washed-up folks.

For most of us compiling a list of people we have harmed and becoming willing to make amends to them is extremely intimidating.

Money is often seen as the source of contentment and happiness.

Many of us when we start walking with God are unfamiliar with the full counsel of God’s word as recorded in the Bible and very few ever reach that place of complete knowledge.

Often when traumatic situations arise and we are trying to navigate our way through them, we wonder if God is listening to our prayers.

In some translations of the Bible we are told we are blessed if we fear the Lord and that fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.