Quotes about Wisdom
The Bible reminds us that on the other side of humility we find wisdom
— Lysa TerKeurst
The Bible reminds us that on the other side of humility we find wisdom (Proverbs 11:2). We will be lifted up by God Himself in due time (1 Peter 5:6). "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6 NLT). Humility isn't a place of weakness but rather a position that will come with honor (Proverbs 18:12). And humility is an absolute requirement for those who ask God to heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14).
— Lysa TerKeurst
We just have to remember that where we pay attention matters more than we know. Our minds and hearts are like dry sponges. What we focus on is what will soak in and saturate us. If it is something foolish, we will make foolish decisions. If it is wise, we will make wise decisions.
— Lysa TerKeurst
Our minds and hearts are like dry sponges. What we focus on is what will soak in and saturate us. If it is something foolish, we will make foolish decisions. If it is wise, we will make wise decisions.
— Lysa TerKeurst
Everything is permissible'—but not everything is beneficial" (1 Corinthians 10:23).
— Lysa TerKeurst
Wisdom makes decisions today that will still be good for tomorrow.
— Lysa TerKeurst
Here's the bottom line. Good decisions will often have elements of not so good. And not-so-good decisions have elements of good. Either way, if I'm hoping to be able to know the perfect choice and then move forward with certainty, I'll probably not move forward. Here's where the certainty is: My imperfections will never override God's promises. God's promises are not dependent on my ability to always choose well, but rather on His ability to use well.
— Lysa TerKeurst
If we want recovery and healing we would be wise to take a break or possibly make a clean break from the one wounding us>
— Lysa TerKeurst
If we want recovery and healing we would be wise to take a break or possibly make a clean break from the one wounding us.
— Lysa TerKeurst
But this journey is so much more than just that. It really is about learning to tell myself no and learning to make wiser choices
— Lysa TerKeurst
Don't you just love it when you're disciplining your kids and God whispers, "This is good. I hope you're listening so you can apply this same truth to your life.
— Lysa TerKeurst
a pattern of wise choices in the ordinary paves the road to a demonstration of wisdom in the extraordinary.
— Lysa TerKeurst