 A saying I heard years ago: 'It doesn't matter what you do. Just do something, even if it's wrong!' That's the most stupid counsel I've ever heard. Never do what's wrong! Do nothing until it's right. Then do it with all your might. That's wise counsel. Author: Chuck Swindoll |
| The self-confidence of a Christian is nothing but trusting in his wisdom, thinking he knows every teaching of the Scriptures and how to serve God. Author: Watchman Nee |
| It is highly dangerous to receive the truths of the Bible with human wisdom, for this is a hidden and subtle method which invariably causes a believer to perfect with his flesh the work of the Holy Spirit. Author: Watchman Nee |
| If whatever men know comes through their brain without the Holy Spirit regenerating their spirit, then their knowledge will help them not one whit. If their belief rests in man's wisdom and not in God's power, they are merely excited in their soul. Author: Watchman Nee |
| Do not assume that after regeneration the wise have advantage over the foolish in making spiritual progress. Unless they are more faithful and submissive, their better mental comprehension adds nothing to their intuitive knowledge. Author: Watchman Nee |
| In common discourse we denominate persons and things according to the major part of their character; he is to be called a wise man who has but few follies. Author: Isaac Watts |
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| May I govern my passions with absolute sway, and grow wiser and better as life wears away. Author: Isaac Watts |
| Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. Author: Francis of Assisi |
| The chief means for attaining wisdom, and suitable gifts for the ministry, are the Holy Scriptures, and prayer. Author: John Newton |
| God is completely sovereign. God is infinite in wisdom. God is perfect in love. God in His love always wills what is best for us. In His wisdom He always knows what is best, and in His sovereignty He has the power to bring it about. Author: Jerry Bridges |
| As we trust God to give us wisdom for today's decisions, He will lead us a step at a time into what He wants us to be doing in the future. Author: Theodore Epp |
| No judge can stop us from praying for our country and I pray that on May 6, millions of Americans will join me in praying for our President, all of our elected leaders, and even for this unjust judge and all those who rule from the bench - that God would guide them and give them wisdom. Author: Franklin Graham |
