Choose
Wisdom. Again. Today's
Three-minute Bible Study
Keywords:
"choice" "fall" "wisdom"
This is the fifth segment in a seven-part study on
biblical wisdom. Click here for parts 1
2
3
4
6
7. Passage:
Proverbs
8:1-10* 2. On the heights along the way, where the paths
meet, she takes her stand; 3. beside the gates leading into the city, at the
entrances, she cries aloud: 4. "To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to
all mankind. 5. You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are
foolish, gain understanding. 6. Listen, for I have worthy things to say; I open
my lips to speak what is right. 7. My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest
wickedness. 8. All the words of my mouth are just; none of them
is crooked or perverse. 9. To the discerning all of them are right; they
are faultless to those who have knowledge. 10. Choose my instruction instead of silver,
knowledge rather than choice gold, Questions 2. How does one obtain discernment and
knowledge? 3. What value does the writer of these verses put
on the instruction of wisdom (verse 10)? 4. What does the writer recommend in verse 10? Practical
help Yet choosing wisdom (which the author recommends in
verse 10) is sometimes easier said than done. For this
choice to stick, it may need to be repeated often.
Such is the inference from Proverbs 24:16, which
suggests that righteous dudes fall on their butt
frequently due to bad decisions — but eventually
get back on their feet. They're able to get back up
because they renew their choice to be wise.
Eventually, with God's wisdom, they avoid previous
mistakes. The same can be true in the struggle with web porn.
Some folks, though choosing to avoid it, still give in
to it, winning out eventually only by confessing their
mistakes and renewing the choice to be wise. These
people are now cheering you on to likewise. Choose wisdom. And if you fall, choose it again.
You can do it!
*Scriptures
are from The Holy Bible: New International Version ©
Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible
Society. All rights reserved.
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Title: Choose Wisdom.
Again.-------------
Date: 10/27/98
Welcome
to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand
strong in the face of sexual temptation.1. Does not wisdom call out? Does not
understanding raise her voice?
1. What are two conditions for appreciating
wisdom (verse 9)?
The author of these verses advises that
wisdom is worth more than anything — even silver
and gold. Even, he would doubtless add, the temporary
thrill of web porn.
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