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Wisdom's Call
! Wisdom Offered to All
!! Wisdom is for ordinary people
!!! On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud: (Proverbs 8:2-3, NIV - Anglicised)
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Not confined to the academic classroom or to sacred precincts of the temple
!!! Gaining biblical wisdom is not so much a matter of intellect as it is faith and obedience
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The attainment of Wisdom is not a quest but a response
!!! Wisdom wants to attract all and be accessible to all
! Wisdom is open to all
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Not hidden
!!! "To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.
(Proverbs 8:4, NIV - Anglicised)
!!! Hidden knowledge is not wisdom
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They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served created things rather than the Creator–who is for ever praised.
Amen.
(Romans 1:25, NIV - Anglicised)
!!!! … like gnostics
!! Wisdom is truth and goodness
!!! Wisdom claims that her words are right and proper
!!!! Listen, for I have worthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
(Proverbs 8:6, NIV - Anglicised)
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The value of Wisdom over material wealth lies in her ability both to give true happiness and protect the life of her possessor
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What Wisdom Offers
!! Good living
!!! Wisdom teaches how to live a discreet and careful life as opposed to a reckless one.
!!!! "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
(Proverbs 8:12, NIV - Anglicised)
!! Direction for life
!!! Wisdom gives direction to life and strength to meet its challenges
!!!! Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power.
(Proverbs 8:14, NIV - Anglicised)
!! Godly purpose
!!! Refraining from both self-indulgence and schemes for quick money gradually but surely leads to a life that is healthy in every way
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With me are riches and honour, enduring wealth and prosperity.
(Proverbs 8:18, NIV - Anglicised)
!!!! … bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
(Proverbs 8:21, NIV - Anglicised)
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But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
(Matthew 6:33, NIV - Anglicised)
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