Quotes about Wisdom
We fix our attention, not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen" (2 Corinthians 4:18 TEV). That which is unseen is the Word of God. His Word is just and accurate.
- John Bevere
Godly fear, faith, and humility is the true threefold cord that can't easily be broken (see Ecclesiastes 4:12).
- John Bevere
Teach us to make the most of our time… and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! —Psalm 90:12, 17 NLT
- John Bevere
A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle. —PROVERBS 18:19
- John Bevere
Holy fear is the key to God's sure foundation, unlocking the treasuries of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Along with the love of God, it composes the very foundation of life! We will soon learn that we cannot truly love God until we fear Him, nor can we properly fear Him until we love Him.
- John Bevere
God's weapons are His Word, wisdom, and counsel. Worldly weapons are society's philosophy, culture, customs, laws, or lifestyles that are contrary to God's Word. You may question, "The world has weapons?" Oh yes, there is a continual onslaught of hell via the world's system to compromise the Christian and unbeliever alike.
- John Bevere
The Lord then brought to my remembrance that His Word did not say, Children, obey your parents only if they are born again. He explained, You are my Child; therefore, I place My wisdom and instruction in the hearts of your parents for your guidance and protection.
- John Bevere
When we possess solely a head knowledge, two things can happen: (1) we are easily susceptible to hype or emotionalism, or (2) we are bound by our intellect.
- John Bevere
To fear God we must both know and obey His ways above all else.
- John Bevere
The king was to read the Word of God every day. Why? God's wisdom and honor were to be established in his heart so that he would esteem God's ways above man's ideas.
- John Bevere
There is nothing good for you outside of God's wisdom or Word, nothing at all.
- John Bevere
We cannot discern what is truly good for our lives without first having our minds renewed.
- John Bevere