Whatever is True

NAVIGATION

Wisdom

The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.  Proverbs 18:15 AMP

But, remember also, not all knowledge is equal.

For in much [human] wisdom there is much displeasure and exasperation; increasing knowledge increases sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18 AMP

And,

.. Knowledge [alone] makes [people self-righteously] arrogant,

but love [that unselfishly seeks the best for others] builds up and encourages others to grow [in wisdom].  1 Corinthians 8:1 AMP

Zecharias, the father of John the Baptist, was restored his voice only when he intended to proclaim Wisdom to those listening.

“And He has raised up a horn of salvation [a mighty and valiant Savior] for us In the house of David His servant— ”  Luke 1:69

Zecharias then made promoting Wisdom a family business.  He identified his son John as the future prophet to announce the Good News of salvation thru the coming Messiah.

…And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; For you will go on before the Lord (the Messiah) to prepare His ways; To give His people the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins,  Luke 1: 76-77 AMP

Each of us are called to herald Wisdom in Word and deed.

for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],  2 Timothy 1:9 AMP

Christ’s Holy Church —

one body, one call, one voice, one holy passion…Jesus.  That

…hearts may be encouraged as they are knit together in [unselfish] love, so that they may have all the riches that come from the full assurance of understanding [the joy of salvation], resulting in a true [and more intimate] knowledge of the mystery of God, that is, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge [regarding the word and purposes of God].  Colossians 2:2-3 AMP