it's easy to be wise

[dreadnought]

For anybody that has attended church and read their Bible a little that would ((not be rocket science)).

Little kids in Sunday school can explain that to us.

M-Bob

Yes, little kids in Sunday school sometimes think heaven is where “good” people go when they die, but you and I know that we have to find heaven:

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well. Matt 6:33 RSV

From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matt 4:17 RSV

 

[Phil 1:21]

That's not an answer to the questions i asked.

In the beginning, when God granted wisdom to Solomon, he WAS wise. Then when he fell into abhorrent sins that, in essence spit in the face of God, are you saying he was WISE then?

I asked you specific questions in post #19.

Would you care to respond to THOSE questions?

Thank you kindly.

I did respond to you, with the best source of all, the word of God. If you disagree with scripture or want to add to it, your issue is not with me.

 

[brinny]

I did respond to you, with the best source of all, the word of God. If you disagree with scripture or want to add to it, your issue is not with me.

No, you avoided the questions.

The question is, putting it more concisely, was God pleased with Solomon when Solomon sinned abominably?

Are you saying that the Bible says that Solomon was in "good standing" with God when he sinned against God?

 

[JIMINZ]

No I mean that few Christians are 'wise'.
Look how many are taken in by the health and wealth false gospel, or are decieved by evolution, or by their own desires.

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That isn't a lack of wisdom, that's just stupidity.

 

[JIMINZ]

Wisdom does not guarantee a sinless existence.

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Only Jesus does that for the Believer.

 

[JIMINZ]

I see in scripture where God gave Solomon wisdom (1 Kings 3:10-14). But I don't see where God took it away.

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Was the Wisdom God gave to Solomon of the Earthly variety, or was it Spiritual Wisdom?

 

[JIMINZ]

And in addition there is no wisdom if one does not "fear the Lord".

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AND,
Heb. 11:6
he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

 

[JIMINZ]

But I think the Lord is trying to lead us all to his kingdom.

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All you need to do is understand (Have Faith, and Believe) then walk in it, you are Regenerated right?

Rom. 6:4
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Gal. 5:25
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

John 3:3-7
3) Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4) Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5) Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6) That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

The Kingdom of God is the Dwelling place of the Born Again Christian, where he walks in the the Newness of life in the Spirit.

Luke17:21
for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Rom. 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

1Cor. 4:20
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

 

[Phil 1:21]

Are you saying that the Bible says that Solomon was in "good standing" with God when he sinned against God?

I’m saying exactly what I said. What part of “God gave Solomon wisdom” is causing you confusion?

 

[dreadnought]

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All you need to do is understand (Have Faith, and Believe) then walk in it, you are Regenerated right?

Rom. 6:4
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Gal. 5:25
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

John 3:3-7
3) Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4) Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5) Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6) That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

The Kingdom of God is the Dwelling place of the Born Again Christian, where he walks in the the Newness of life in the Spirit.

Luke17:21
for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Rom. 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

1Cor. 4:20
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

I might emphasize "walk in it."

 

[JIMINZ]

I might emphasize "walk in it."

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Let me make it simple for you then.
When you were Born Physically, what did you have to do, in order for you to live as a human in this Physical world?

Was breathing foreign to you, or did you breath in your first minute of life in the body of flesh?

Sure there were things which you had to learn, The Kingdom of God is the same way, there are things that God will teach you as you grow, but don't think for a moment, that you are not sitting squarely in the middle of God's Kingdom right now.

There isn't anything you have to do to get there, if you have been Baptized, you are now alive to the Spirit, meaning Newness of life, Regenerated, Born Again, your not a Child of God until the Holy Spirit Dwells in you, Born Again.

The way you walk in the Spirit, is by first being Born Again of the Spirit.

 

[Neogaia777]

to find wisdom, according the bible it's easy

Wisdom is much different than knowledge though...? Wisdom is about choices...

 

[JIMINZ]

Wisdom is much different than knowledge though...? Wisdom is about choices...

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Only in the fact, that Wisdom is the ability to make right choices.
For fools also make choices.

 

[Neogaia777]

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Only in the fact, that Wisdom is the ability to make right choices.
For fools also make choices.

Some people have to make a few bad choices and sometimes with consequences, before they wise up...

But, Wisdom is not dependent on knowledge at all...

 

[JIMINZ]

Some people have to make a few bad choices and sometimes with consequences, before they wise up...

But, Wisdom is not dependent on knowledge at all...

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Sorry to be the one to have to tell you this but.

Pro. 14:6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

Pro. 2:3-6
3) Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4) If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5) Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6) For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Pro. 2:10,11
10) When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
11) Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

Pro 3:20
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

Pro. 5:2
That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

Pro. 8:9,12
9) They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
10) Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11) For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12) I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

Pro. 8:14
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

Pro_9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

 

[Neogaia777]

Matthew 10:16

 

[Neogaia777]

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Sorry to be the one to have to tell you this but.

Pro. 14:6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

Pro. 2:3-6
3) Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4) If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5) Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6) For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Pro. 2:10,11
10) When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
11) Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

Pro 3:20
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

Pro. 5:2
That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

Pro. 8:9,12
9) They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
10) Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11) For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12) I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

Pro. 8:14
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

Pro_9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

I didn't say knowledge is unimportant, i think knowledge is awesome, but wisdom is said to be better and higher... And I just didn't want someone to say that knowledge is required for wisdom in all circumstances, is all...

Search, wisdom is your bible searches, see what we get...?

God Bless!

 

[Neogaia777]

Some would say wisdom is cautious or very careful...?

 

[Drifter Kybe Scythe Kane]

When one is wise, they don't do "bad" things.

Exactly. They simply take advantage because they are just smarter in things. It is not bad.

 

[dreadnought]

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Let me make it simple for you then.
When you were Born Physically, what did you have to do, in order for you to live as a human in this Physical world?

Was breathing foreign to you, or did you breath in your first minute of life in the body of flesh?

Sure there were things which you had to learn, The Kingdom of God is the same way, there are things that God will teach you as you grow, but don't think for a moment, that you are not sitting squarely in the middle of God's Kingdom right now.

There isn't anything you have to do to get there, if you have been Baptized, you are now alive to the Spirit, meaning Newness of life, Regenerated, Born Again, your not a Child of God until the Holy Spirit Dwells in you, Born Again.

The way you walk in the Spirit, is by first being Born Again of the Spirit.

Buy "walk in it," I mean "obey the Lord."