Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Clara Iverson
http://www.elvisiverson.com
Introduction: Fear of God is the beginning of knowledge. Fear of God is your most powerful weapon. If you fear God, you will not please men and fall into the traps of men. If you fear God, you will have the peace of God. The more you fear God, the more you will have the peace of God. Fear of God is a compass guiding you in the way you think, the way you speak and the way you act. The seven spirits of God from within us will teach and instruct us on these seven pillars of wisdom. As we base our lives on these seven pillars of wisdom, we will become wise, inherit glory, and dwell in safety and security, without fear of evil.
The first pillar of wisdom: The Wisdom of the Tongue. For every kind of beast is tamed by mankind. But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. (James 3:8) If you can control you tongue, you are already perfect and able to bridle your whole body. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Also, the heart of the righteous studies how to answer. (Prov 15:28) A wise person knows how to restrain his tongue. Never give any promise. There is time to speak and there is time to be silent. Matters you do not understand, you will not add your opinion or be prone to quick judgment. Lip of knowledge is a precious jewel. A talebearer is not trustworthy. A whisperer separates the best friend. If you are able to guard your lip, you are able to guard your life. Mouth of the righteous knows what is fitting and the tongue of the wise brings healing.
The second pillar of wisdom: Purity. We must keep our heart and mind with all diligence. For out of it, spring the issues of life. Solomon here is instructing his son. But the wisdom of purity applies to women too! Our hearts are deceitful and we must be honest before God all the days of our lives so we will not hasten to any snares. For those who have low self-esteem, be careful, because this kind of inferiority complex is easy prey to sexuality immorality. Do not think that opposite sex can fill the void in your soul. Ask for the Holy Spirit healing oil to make your heart whole. Once you are made whole in those areas, you will not seek acceptance from the opposite sex and will no longer be vulnerable to false comfort and sexual immorality. As for single women, pray and wait for God to give you a good head. Your head must be able to lead you and satisfy you in all areas of your life. As for those who are married, keep your marriage vow for God hates divorce. (Malachi 2:15)
The third pillar of wisdom: Slow to Anger. In Proverbs 16:32, He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty and is able to rule his spirit. Also, a brother offended is harder to win than a strong city. Friends, Holy Spirit abides in us and if we discipline ourselves in prayer and holiness, we should be able to bear the fruit of patience, gentleness and self-control. Anger and wrath are rooted in deception, ignorance and pride. Let God be the judge in all situations. Any fool can start a quarrel and we do not want to be a fool. It is his glory to overcome a transgression. Those who have great wrath will suffer punishment. Anyone tries to rescue him have to rescue him again. Forgive one another. Remember, usually, a gentle tongue will break a bone.
The fourth pillar of wisdom: Humility. We all know pride goes before destruction and before honor is humility. A humble person will bring glory to God in all his success. A humble person will heed rebukes and open to advice. Most importantly, God gives GRACE to the humble. Humility is not equal to low-self-esteem. Low self-esteem is false humility. We must all be secure of who we are in Christ, obey God and be faithful to the talents or gifts God has given us. Being confident and yet humble in heart glorifies God. On the other hand, some do not know how to humble themselves. Pride is a deception and needs to be uprooted. More sufferings may not make us humble. Only the revelation of humility can awaken us to true humility. Moses is considered as the most humble man on earth. He was not humble but God had worked on him and he yielded to the revelation of humility and he became the meekest man on earth. If our ears would hear the first time, chastening is not necessary. Choose to obey the revelation of humility now and we can avoid fiery trials.
The fifth pillar of wisdom: The Blessings of Wealth. The crown of the wise is riches. The tent of the upright will flourish. Also, the righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the stomach of the wicked shall be in want. (Proverbs 13:25) Therefore, those who walk uprightly will inherit wealth. The blessings of the Lord make one rich and He adds no sorrow to it. If your ways are pleasing to God, He will grant you the blessings of wealth. After all, the wealth of the sinners is stored up for the righteous. On the other hand, luxury is not for fools. Fools mean those who are greedy, lack of self-control and squander excessively. The wise knows how to manage wealth and use wealth to glorify God.
The sixth pillar of wisdom: Obedience. Deuteronomy Chapter 28 lists in great details the blessings of obedience. An obedient heart will trust in God wholly and leans not on its own understanding. It will acknowledge God in all its ways and God will surely direct its path. An obedient ear is likened to an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold. (Proverbs 25:12) All the days of our lives, we must apply our hearts to instruction, and our ears to words of knowledge. Everyday, God has set before us life and death, good and evil, and blessings and cursing. As we choose obedience, we choose life that both our descendents and we may live. (Deut 30:9) Notice that it is not too difficult. Ways of obedience are near our mouth, and in our hearts, so that we may DO them.
The seventh pillar of wisdom: A Virtuous Woman. A prudent wife is from the Lord whilst a contentious woman is a continual dripping. A virtuous wife fears the Lord and her own works will praise her in the gates. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband. Eve was created for Adam so that Adam had a partner to help him take dominion over the earth. When couples walk in unity, see how successful their ministry and business will be! The wise woman builds her house but the foolish one pulls it down with her hands. The mouth of a virtuous woman is full of wisdom and her tongue is the law of kindness. She is strengthened by the grace of God. She is smart in business and in making profits. At the same time, she is skillful in household duties. The heart of her husband can safely trust her. She does him good and not evil, all the days of her life. Even her children and husband call her blessed. Her heart is full of compassion and she extends her hand to the poor.
In conclusion, as we build our lives on these seven pillars of wisdom, their light will guide us from within and we shall shine ever brighter in the era of darkness, falsehood and error. As we learn to apply the seven pillars of wisdom to our lives, we shall be called the sons and daughters of the Father of Lights.
Copyright © 2008 Supplication International Ministries All Rights Reserved
Clara Iverson
http://www.elvisiverson.com
Introduction: Fear of God is the beginning of knowledge. Fear of God is your most powerful weapon. If you fear God, you will not please men and fall into the traps of men. If you fear God, you will have the peace of God. The more you fear God, the more you will have the peace of God. Fear of God is a compass guiding you in the way you think, the way you speak and the way you act. The seven spirits of God from within us will teach and instruct us on these seven pillars of wisdom. As we base our lives on these seven pillars of wisdom, we will become wise, inherit glory, and dwell in safety and security, without fear of evil.
The first pillar of wisdom: The Wisdom of the Tongue. For every kind of beast is tamed by mankind. But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. (James 3:8) If you can control you tongue, you are already perfect and able to bridle your whole body. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Also, the heart of the righteous studies how to answer. (Prov 15:28) A wise person knows how to restrain his tongue. Never give any promise. There is time to speak and there is time to be silent. Matters you do not understand, you will not add your opinion or be prone to quick judgment. Lip of knowledge is a precious jewel. A talebearer is not trustworthy. A whisperer separates the best friend. If you are able to guard your lip, you are able to guard your life. Mouth of the righteous knows what is fitting and the tongue of the wise brings healing.
The second pillar of wisdom: Purity. We must keep our heart and mind with all diligence. For out of it, spring the issues of life. Solomon here is instructing his son. But the wisdom of purity applies to women too! Our hearts are deceitful and we must be honest before God all the days of our lives so we will not hasten to any snares. For those who have low self-esteem, be careful, because this kind of inferiority complex is easy prey to sexuality immorality. Do not think that opposite sex can fill the void in your soul. Ask for the Holy Spirit healing oil to make your heart whole. Once you are made whole in those areas, you will not seek acceptance from the opposite sex and will no longer be vulnerable to false comfort and sexual immorality. As for single women, pray and wait for God to give you a good head. Your head must be able to lead you and satisfy you in all areas of your life. As for those who are married, keep your marriage vow for God hates divorce. (Malachi 2:15)
The third pillar of wisdom: Slow to Anger. In Proverbs 16:32, He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty and is able to rule his spirit. Also, a brother offended is harder to win than a strong city. Friends, Holy Spirit abides in us and if we discipline ourselves in prayer and holiness, we should be able to bear the fruit of patience, gentleness and self-control. Anger and wrath are rooted in deception, ignorance and pride. Let God be the judge in all situations. Any fool can start a quarrel and we do not want to be a fool. It is his glory to overcome a transgression. Those who have great wrath will suffer punishment. Anyone tries to rescue him have to rescue him again. Forgive one another. Remember, usually, a gentle tongue will break a bone.
The fourth pillar of wisdom: Humility. We all know pride goes before destruction and before honor is humility. A humble person will bring glory to God in all his success. A humble person will heed rebukes and open to advice. Most importantly, God gives GRACE to the humble. Humility is not equal to low-self-esteem. Low self-esteem is false humility. We must all be secure of who we are in Christ, obey God and be faithful to the talents or gifts God has given us. Being confident and yet humble in heart glorifies God. On the other hand, some do not know how to humble themselves. Pride is a deception and needs to be uprooted. More sufferings may not make us humble. Only the revelation of humility can awaken us to true humility. Moses is considered as the most humble man on earth. He was not humble but God had worked on him and he yielded to the revelation of humility and he became the meekest man on earth. If our ears would hear the first time, chastening is not necessary. Choose to obey the revelation of humility now and we can avoid fiery trials.
The fifth pillar of wisdom: The Blessings of Wealth. The crown of the wise is riches. The tent of the upright will flourish. Also, the righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the stomach of the wicked shall be in want. (Proverbs 13:25) Therefore, those who walk uprightly will inherit wealth. The blessings of the Lord make one rich and He adds no sorrow to it. If your ways are pleasing to God, He will grant you the blessings of wealth. After all, the wealth of the sinners is stored up for the righteous. On the other hand, luxury is not for fools. Fools mean those who are greedy, lack of self-control and squander excessively. The wise knows how to manage wealth and use wealth to glorify God.
The sixth pillar of wisdom: Obedience. Deuteronomy Chapter 28 lists in great details the blessings of obedience. An obedient heart will trust in God wholly and leans not on its own understanding. It will acknowledge God in all its ways and God will surely direct its path. An obedient ear is likened to an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold. (Proverbs 25:12) All the days of our lives, we must apply our hearts to instruction, and our ears to words of knowledge. Everyday, God has set before us life and death, good and evil, and blessings and cursing. As we choose obedience, we choose life that both our descendents and we may live. (Deut 30:9) Notice that it is not too difficult. Ways of obedience are near our mouth, and in our hearts, so that we may DO them.
The seventh pillar of wisdom: A Virtuous Woman. A prudent wife is from the Lord whilst a contentious woman is a continual dripping. A virtuous wife fears the Lord and her own works will praise her in the gates. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband. Eve was created for Adam so that Adam had a partner to help him take dominion over the earth. When couples walk in unity, see how successful their ministry and business will be! The wise woman builds her house but the foolish one pulls it down with her hands. The mouth of a virtuous woman is full of wisdom and her tongue is the law of kindness. She is strengthened by the grace of God. She is smart in business and in making profits. At the same time, she is skillful in household duties. The heart of her husband can safely trust her. She does him good and not evil, all the days of her life. Even her children and husband call her blessed. Her heart is full of compassion and she extends her hand to the poor.
In conclusion, as we build our lives on these seven pillars of wisdom, their light will guide us from within and we shall shine ever brighter in the era of darkness, falsehood and error. As we learn to apply the seven pillars of wisdom to our lives, we shall be called the sons and daughters of the Father of Lights.
Copyright © 2008 Supplication International Ministries All Rights Reserved
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