For the past few chapters of John’s gospel, our reflections have been centred on Love, knowing God, abiding in him and the promise of answers to prayers. All these has been necessitated by Jesus’ announcement of his departure to the Father. Jesus prepares the disciples for his departure and in doing this he gives his … [Read more…]
32 My child, you can learn if you want to. You can be clever if you are determined to be. 33 If you are willing to listen, you will learn and become wise. 34 Go where the old people are; find someone who is wise, and stay with him. 35 Be ready to listen when religious people speak, and don’t miss anything … [Read more…]
18 My child, learn to value Wisdom while you are young, and you will still be able to find her when you grow old. 19 Work as hard to find Wisdom as a farmer works to plow and plant his fields; then you can expect a good harvest. You will have to work at it for a while, … [Read more…]
25 Wisdom has a treasury of wise sayings, but sinners have nothing but contempt for godliness. 26 If you want to be wise, keep the Lord’s commands, and he will give you Wisdom in abundance. 27 Fearing the Lord is Wisdom and an education in itself. He is pleased by loyalty and humility. 28 Be faithful in the practice of your religion; … [Read more…]
1 All wisdom comes from the Lord, and Wisdom is with him forever.2 Who can count raindrops or the sand along the shore? Who can count the days of eternity?3 How high is the sky? How wide is the earth? How deep is the ocean? How profound is Wisdom? Can anyone find answers to these questions?4 Wisdom was created before anything else; understanding has … [Read more…]