Playlist: Wisdom as Defense (topic)
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Wisdom functions as a defense and protection for those living amid the futility that God has subjected creation to since the sin of Adam and Eve. It supplies an advantage comparable to that of money yet surpasses it by imparting life to its possessors. This protection enables converted believers to navigate the endless cycles of …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Wisdom functions as a defense by preserving those who receive and apply it, shielding them from the destructive consequences of foolish choices in a difficult and confusing life. This protection arises because God stores up sound wisdom for the upright and becomes a shield to those who walk uprightly, enabling them to make …
Ecclesiastes: What Is It All About? (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSolomon, in his reflections within Ecclesiastes, presents wisdom as a vital defense against the follies and uncertainties of life. He illustrates wisdom as light in contrast to the darkness of foolishness, offering a clear advantage in navigating life's challenges. Yet, he acknowledges a sobering reality: wisdom does not shield …
Money and Balancing Prosperity
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughSolomon presents wisdom as a defense, describing it as a shade that symbolizes protection, while acknowledging that money also serves as a defense. The superiority of knowledge lies in the fact that wisdom gives life to those who possess it, an advantage money cannot provide since it lacks the power to impart life. This …
God's Rest (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe two principal robbers of peace are pride and the drive to have complete control of our lives. Discontent and imagined victimization led Adam and Eve into sin.