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Acquire Wisdom

Proverbs 16:16

Jeff M Newman

Jul 18, 2022

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. (Proverbs 16:16)

Wisdom is not just knowing God’s word, but applying God’s word to your life. There are two great verses that can help you acquire wisdom. James 1:5 says, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” So, if you want to acquire wisdom, ask God for it and have a deep reverence for God. ~ Jeff M Newman

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Encourage Others With the Good News

For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11…

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Jesus is Lord

If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9) This simply means that you acknowledge that Jesus is the supreme authority over everything and that He rose from the dead after He was crucified for your sins. Say, “Jesus is Lord” out loud several times right now…

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