Let us begin today by acknowledging our shortcomings. This is being done as to prevent the listener, in this case reader, from wasting time pointing out flaws. We are not educated in theology, psychology, or medicine. No one on our staff is a marriage and family therapist. There are three (3) scriptural references contained at the bottom of every blog post, or you can research biblical claims made here, on your own. Please use whichever version of the Bible you are confortable using as your guide. Opinions expressed here are not intended to mislead or corrupt anyone from their core beliefs in which they are planted and rooted. Should any of our opinions lead one person away from the Kingdom of God, may HE forgive us in advance, for that is not our intent. We have researched every opinion to the best of our abilities, and have no social or political aspirations but to serve God. We do this as a loyal supporter for democratic rule of the international community, in accordance with laws that govern the United States of America.
We can agree to disagree on one or more opinions contained herein, without voiding all of the other remaining opinions of this article. Key word to consider is opinion, should you decide to continue reading beyond this point. With that little matter of business out of the way, here we go.
If (Proverbs 18:4) tells us that our words are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream, what comes to mind? Deep waters can mean like an ocean, salty, unhealthy to drink, or a swamp, water once fresh that has become stagnant and putrid. Yet, a fountain of wisdom is like a rushing stream, good to drink and always moving, preventing stagnation. Also, wisdom comes from God, and is ever flowing like a rushing stream.
If we ask for God’s wisdom, it is incumbent upon us to listen to HIS instructions. It is our opinion, that there is no other higher level of thinking above God. If we ask God for HIS wisdom, we will be considered foolish to debate or answer HIM before listening. (Proverbs 18:13) It would be a shame, yes stupid, to decide a matter before knowing the facts! God is love, and the first duty of love is to listen. HE listens to our questions and we make decisions without hearing HIS instructions to its end, or perfection.
Yet we listen to people who bring demise to our visions with their doubt, hesitancy, and indecision. With some, to raise your voice wastes time, improve your argument instead. It may suit you to consider removing yourself from anywhere there are feelings of strange sensations, sneaky behavior, and/or bad energy. This includes partnership, friendship, or marriage. Enemies may be acquired along this path, having no enemies may be a sign that you don’t stand for anything. People get upset when the one who doesn’t lie, discerns their lies. Those who aren’t scholars, school others. The one, who isn’t a prophet, sees through false prophets.
Having an opinion is not enough, knowing why you have it, is vital when defending it. Such is true for the gospel, if we don’t know why God gave it to us, we can’t defend it. With HIS wisdom, we can go anywhere we are welcomed, to share the Good News of God, and HIS love for the world.
Proverbs 18:4
New International Version
4 “The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.”
Proverbs 18:4
King James Version
4 “The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.”
Proverbs 18:4
Living Bible
4 “A wise man’s words express deep streams of thought.”
Proverbs 18:13
New International Version
13 “To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.”
Proverbs 18:13
King James Version
13 “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”
Proverbs 18:13
Living Bible
13 “What a shame—yes, how stupid!—to decide before knowing the facts!”
2 Thessalonians 2:9
New International Version
9 “The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie,”
2 Thessalonians 2:9
King James Version
9 “Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,”
2 Thessalonians 2:9
Living Bible
9 “This man of sin will come as Satan’s tool, full of satanic power, and will trick everyone with strange demonstrations, and will do great miracles.”