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Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Nine): Wisdom as a Defense
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughAmong the characteristics of God that we are to strive for, wisdom holds an extremely high value. Proverbs 4:7 declares that wisdom is the principal thing, meaning it is first, highest, and foremost in importance, rank, worth, or degree. It is of the highest rank among qualities under consideration, and thus, we are exhorted to make every effort in life to pursue and obtain wisdom. In a practical sense, there is nothing more important in life than gaining this attribute. Biblical wisdom is not merely an abstract, philosophical dimension of life, but a package of spiritual attributes deliberately shaped into a practical skill in living God's way. It does not magically appear but is thoughtfully developed and used in the practical circumstances of everyday life. Its elements include knowledge of God, understanding, discernment, judgment, prudence, equity, and the fear of God. As these qualities are blended, shaped, and applied, they become a spiritual sagacity combined with practical, useful skills in following the teachings of God's way of life.
The Christian Walk (Part Three): In Wisdom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod wants us to take our salvation seriously, walking in love, light, and wisdom, attaining the know-how to work out our own salvation, redeeming the time.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our supreme objective in godly living is attainment and cultivation of wisdom, which consists of attributes giving us skill in living.
Get Understanding
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughIf we ask God for wisdom, we will also need to be ready to work to achieve it. Good results do not just magically happen; 'some assembly' is required.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Sixteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ecclesiastes 1-6 contains an indictment of materialism. The only lasting fulfillment comes from establishing and maintaining a relationship with God.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Seventeen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Wisdom can be defined as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to the right measure. Wisdom is not given as a whole, but incrementally.
Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Eight): Death
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughEcclesiastes 7:1-4 highlight the Bible's attitude toward death, particularly its insistence that we allow the reality of death to change our approach to life.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Eighteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We accept most of our opinions, prejudices, and beliefs unconsciously. We must scrutinize our own beliefs through the principles of God's Holy Scriptures.
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod is pleased to save those who humble themselves, allowing Him to perform a mighty work through them, and putting everyone in debt to Him.