Wisdom that Prevails ~ Proverbs 15 : 33

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🔗      https://biblehub.com/parallel/proverbs/15-33.htm      🔗

The above link will take you to Bible Hub's parallel Bibles web page for Proverbs 15 : 33.

Sometimes you'll find that many translations have nearly identical wording , but as you read through the listings , you may find a translation or two that God enables you to receive some new clarity and understanding that you were not enjoying up to that point.

May God bless you as you explore His Word !  :)

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" Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. "
Proverbs 21 : 2 

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To sum the above Scriptures up , in combination with how people choose to live compared to His Word ,  it can be described as being polar opposite. God has given us His Holy Spirit , His Holy Son Jesus , His Holy people and His Holy Word in order to instruct us into every pathway that includes and exalts His Wisdom , but people still consistently turn and go the other way.

When some person or nation is told to repent , they are being instructed in the ways of Wisdom so they can do a 180 degree turnaround , and immediately go away from any and all destructive directions , so they can walk in the ways of knowledge and wisdom that only God provides .

That is what it means to humble one self before God .

That's what it means to repent.

That's what it means to treasure God's knowledge and wisdom above our own . To exalt His ways above all of the the world's corrupted versions of knowledge and wisdom will disable the death that comes from this world ; and in turn it will make a pathway for life and eternal life.

 But be prepared , as you seek God's face then you will gain favor in His sight ; but you will also fall out of favor with this world. Look at what Jesus said that you can expect :

 " ... you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved."

That verse can be found in Mark 13 : 13          🔗    New King James Version     🔗

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I would like to urge every person and nation to thoroughly know what God has said in His Word , and to properly know the intentions that goes with His Words. Too many people have decided that their interpretation of His Words should prevail over what He said and what He meant by what He said - and that is dangerously wrong . So be careful ! 

I'll give an example of what I mean . Many are saying that if you hate a sinner's sins , then you are not walking in the love that God and Jesus taught.  What a horrendous error !!  God never tolerated sin .  Instead , He loved sinners enough to tell them to repent of their sins ; and Jesus told His Church to tell others that very same message. God NEVER said to be inclusive of those who prefer sin  ; but He did say to preach the message that people must repent of their sins.  Jesus died to save people from the penalty of death for their sins so they could live with God forever. God included sinners in His plans for eternity by sending His Son Jesus to die on the cross for those sins , so they could be cleansed of their guilt and become righteous in His sight. One CANNOT keep a grip on sin and have a Savior who saves from the penalty of sins . They are in contradiction !!

 Please listen to the instruction that comes from the Spirit of Wisdom :

Humble yourself . Get rid of your ways , and prefer His ways instead ; then you'll have life and honor before God and others ... forever !  

Remember , Church is not where you are or who you are with , but rather it is the the people who have received the cleansing of Jesus' blood for their sins so they can be eternally connected , by His Holy Spirit , to the Head of the Church , which is Jesus the Christ. As the Church abides in Christ Jesus  , and stays faithful and fruitful - even unto death - then His Church will be raised to eternal life. No other "church" will spend eternity with God . Only those who have exalted His Wisdom above their own will prevail over sin , death and this world. 

Make Jesus the Christ your way , today !!

John 14 : 6 

  6 " Jesus answered,  ' I am the way and the truth and the life.  

No one comes to the Father except through Me.' " 

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Mindfulness Meditation vs Romans 8

LESSON  :  Mindfulness
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MINDFULNESS , if you have never heard of it , is a mixture of religious
teachings that uses psychological practices in order to attain certain goals.
This mindfulness has gained popularity , but is it wise to be a mindful
meditator ?  Let's look at the details and then compare it to God's Word.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL [ adjective ] is defined as :
of, affecting, or arising in the mind; related to the mental and emotional
state of a person.
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MINDFULNESS  is defined as :
" a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the
present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting
one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations - ( it's )
used as a therapeutic technique."

> > > MINDFULNESS is also called : Awareness / Concentrated Attention /
Mindful Attention / Recollecting Mindfulness / Reflective Awareness /
Mindful Yoga /Zen Meditations / Mindfulness Relaxation / < < <
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* * * NOTE : September 12 is listed as MINDFULNESS DAY . * * *
  ( Alternate dates have been noted by other celebrant groups. )
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 Through various online sites that define the term "mindfulness" ,
it can be summed up as a trained technique that focuses a person's
mind on their own thoughts , feelings , emotions , breathing , bodily
sensations and the environment that they are presently in , while
maintaining a mental focus on the present time - moment by moment  -
with calmness ;  and all the while they are to avoid any self-criticisms
or moral judging of any encountered thoughts or feelings.
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    It is believed by some that with the proper and regular use
of mindfulness , that the attainment of self-knowledge ( self-realization ),
wisdom and calmness can be achieved  ; while further advancements may
obtain a purging of any unwanted emotions and desires that leads to a
so-called state of liberation. This liberation can also be known by the
familiar terms  of enlightenment or awakening .
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    Various religions - especially of the Asian and Indian influences -
use similar techniques , but Buddhism maintains that morals
are a necessary precursor to any mindfulness or meditation.
With mindfulness being centered on one's mind , body , emotions ,
time and environment , it is interesting to note Buddhism's ideology
called "non-self " , which believes that there's " no unchanging ,
permanent self or soul , nor essence in living beings ". (wiki definition)
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     Over the years , in an effort to deal with society's increasing levels
of stress and the effects thereof , there has been an increased acceptance
of mindfulness training in schools ( public & private ), hospitals , prisons ,
veterans centers , big corporations and more. Students of all ages ,
educators , employees , patients and more are receiving this religious
training , with some obtaining it through federal grant monies. Though
some believe there is statistical data showing marked improvements with
mindfulness meditators , others have found only negligible results.
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Two things that CANNOT be denied about any mindfulness meditating :
#1. It is a religiously based practice that is centered on the human mind.
#2. It does NOT acknowledge the God of the Bible - not one iota .
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Those who truly want to find Knowledge and Wisdom will leave these above
mentioned practices out of your lives , and follow the pure ways of the God
of the Bible. His eternal Spirit will guide your spirit with His written Word ,
and that will be your guide in this lifetime . Look closely at Romans 8 : 5 ,
for it has all of the answers for this lesson , and for you.
Enjoy God's Word today !
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                                                   ROMANS  8 : 5 - 11

5 "Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of 

the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the 

things of the Spirit.

6 The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

7 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to 

God’s law, nor can it do so.

8 Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.

9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the 

Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, 

he does not belong to Christ.

10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit 

is alive because of righteousness.

11 And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you,
He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal
bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. "
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Hear My Voice - John 10 ; Proverbs 8 - ( Wisdom in Jesus - Adhere - Follow )

The God of the Bible is known as the Spirit of Wisdom.
In the book of Proverbs , the Spirit of Wisdom
shares counsel with all of mankind , hoping that each hearer will
wholeheartedly listen and follow the one called Wisdom .
To do this is to adhere to Wisdom , or in other words , to become
a follower of God.
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The definition of ADHERE is to :
       stay attached ; cleave ; cling to ; to stay firm in supporting 
       or approving.
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> PROVERBS 8 : 1 says , " Does not wisdom call out ?
Does not understanding raise her voice ?"

> Verse 4 says , " To you , O people , I call out ;
I raise my voice to all mankind."

> Verse 6 says , " Listen , for I have trustworthy things to say ;
I open my lips to speak what is right."

Are you listening for , or are you listening to , the Spirit of Wisdom ? 

Here is a link to Proverbs 8 : http://biblehub.com/niv/pro...

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Jesus , the only begotten Son of God , was prophesied before

His birth that the Spirit of Wisdom would  rest upon Him.

ISAIAH  11 : 1 - 2

The Root of Jesse

1 " A shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, 

and a branch from his roots will bear fruit. 

2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—

the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, 

the Spirit of counsel and strength, 

the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.…"

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Jesus said in the Gospel of John 10:27  , 

" My sheep hear My voice ,

and I know them , and they follow Me ; ..."

His message to you is : Hear My Voice and Follow Me.
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Here is the Lexicon for this verse : http://biblehub.com/lexicon...
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FOLLOW [ Greek definition ] : to accompany , attend , follow.
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The word " follow " is with the intention of going the same way ,
especially as a disciple. Are you following Him ? 
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Romans 11 ~ Bible Pages

Blessings , Reader !
May these scriptures inspire you to study His Word ,
and to remember that His miraculous ways have
changed lives , countries and the world since the
beginning. Let His ways be a blessing to you today.  :)
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Romans 11 : 33 - 36 

33  " ' O, the depth of the riches

of the wisdom and knowledge of God!

How unsearchable His judgments,

and untraceable His ways!

34  “Who has known the mind of the Lord?

Or who has been His counselor?” 

35  “Who has first given to God,

that God should repay him? ' 

36  For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.

To Him be the glory forever! Amen. "

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See reference scriptures for verses above : 

34  -  Isaiah 40:13
35  -  Job 41:11

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https://biblehub.com/bsb/romans/11.htm

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