THE WISDOM OF MAN VERSUS THE WISDOM OF GOD

The Hidden Wisdom of God

THE HIDDENWISDOM OF

GODThe Wisdom of Man versus the 36 Wisdom of God


INTRODUCTIONGrace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord JesusChrist. I believe the Lord has laid it on my heart to share with my fellow believers:mysteries about THE WISDOM OF GOD and how it differs from the wisdom ofmen!

I discovered that believers today and even local churches have bought so deeplyinto the wisdom of men which is total foolishness to God and hindrance to HisWork in us. (1Cor 1:25)

In this note, I will by the help of The Holy Spirit share with you these differences.Only those "that are perfect" in their spirit (true believers) will have tendencies tounderstand these mysteries! (1Cor 2:6, 13, 14)

Caution, it is not for you to discern your friends or church's foolishness, but towork on your own life and walk with God. (1 Cor 11:31) Look through the mirrorof God’s Word and purge out the foolishness of man’s wisdom that has deadenedyour conscience and affected your value system.


CONTENT1. How to acquire all?2. Wisdom for Increase3. Wisdom for all round success4. Wisdom for life security5. Who is the richest?6. Who is the greatest?7. What about my deserved rights?8. Attaining life and peace after death9. Best choice10.I want to be great11.Achieving victory and success12.Where to go and what to do13.Attitude towards enemies and offenders14.Attitude towards Bad Government and Environment.15.Secret of Good Health16.Secret of Long Life:17.How do I get more Righteous?18.The Promised Savior19.Creation of our own World.20.Attitude towards Problems21.Who is the Poorest?22.The Presence of God23.Who is a Fool?24.Where is the Best Place to be?25.Best spouse26.When?27.Finding God’s Purpose28.Causes of Problems29.The Power of God30.Who are Christians?31.God’s Fiery Judgment32.Sorrow, Tears and Weeping


33.My attitude towards me.34.Working for God35.Who is of Greatest Value in Heaven and in Earth?36.What is Wisdom?


Wisdom 1:How to Acquire All:The Wisdom of the World teaches that for you to acquire a lot and have all youneed, you need to work hard, invest, seek excellence and relevance, believe andpray about it. This is not a lie, it is a fact.

# THE WISDOM OF GODMat 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, Whatshall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (FOR AFTER ALL THESETHINGS DO THE GENTILES SEEK:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye haveneed of all these things. BUT SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD, and hisrighteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

1Ki 3:11 And God said unto him (Solomon), Because thou hast asked this thing,and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, norhast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding todiscern judgment; …. And I have also given thee THAT WHICH THOU HAST NOTASKED, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kingslike unto thee all thy days.

God’s Wisdom teaches that you should not be ambitious about anythingephemeral or earthly, but your ambition should be to please God and fulfill Hiswill and your prayers should follow suite.

Mat 6:10: Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth (especially in my life), as itis in heaven.

As believers we should not follow the way of the world, craving so greatly for itsriches; we know that in this last days churches are greatly on this path, but dearbeliever, I say unto you that you come out of them and be separated. God wantsto give us true riches, but the way is by seeking Him single heartedly. (Mat 6:22;24)


Wisdom 2:Wisdom for IncreaseThe Wisdom of the World teaches to spend less, invest more, work harder, giveless, save more, calculate well, and minimize expenses among others. This is notfalse. The wisdom of man is not false, it is just inferior to the Wisdom of God.

# THE WISDOM OF GODLuke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, andshaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with thesame measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Pro 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is thatwithholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

God tells us that the secret of having much is by giving much. Are you a givertoday or you are using all the worldly methods. You must understand thedifference between whatGod wants you to use and what He wants you to give.Manage God’s fund well if you are truly His.


Wisdom 3:Wisdom for All Round SuccessThe Wisdom of the World tells you to acquire certificates here and there, learnhere and there. Do this and do that, use your mind, Solve problems.

# THE WISDOM OF GODJos 1:8: (1) This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; (2) but thoushalt meditate therein day and night, (3) that thou mayest observe to doaccording to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt MAKE THY WAYPROSPEROUS, and THEN THOU SHALT HAVE GOOD SUCCESS.

The Wisdom of God teaches that you read, study, meditate upon and obey HisWord for you to have all round, indestructible, for all time, and ever relevantsuccess in this world and that which is to come.


Wisdom 4:Wisdom For Life SecurityThe Wisdom of the World tells you to have security men, have metal and bulletproof doors, among others; don’t walk into danger; don’t go to Northern Nigeria;don’t go to the Cross; don’t go to where God sends you, apply wisdom;compromise God’s standard to remain alive and escape suffering maybe justonce.

# THE WISDOM OF GODJohn 12:25: He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in thisworld shall keep it unto life eternal.

Phi 1:21: For to me to live is Christ, AND TO DIE IS GAIN.

To be a true child of God, we must beneither afraid of death nor of suffering. Thisdoes not imply we foolishly walk into the lair of death, but that we should beready to do anything or go anywhere God wants us to go irrespective of thedanger or suffering it may promise. Jesus said only such people will be able tokeep their life and are living in true life security. We must be ready at any cost: beit persistent failure, pain, shame, disgrace, poverty, bareness, tears, suffering oreven death; to look them all in the eye and say boldly and clearly “I CHOOSEJESUS no matter what I may go through!”This is the characteristics of a truedisciple of Jesus. We must beware, because the persecution life of Christianity isbeing preached out of churches today.

2Ti 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

This does not mean we should expect troubles, but that we should be unmovableby them peradventure they come and stand steadfast in the faith of Jesus Christgrowing thereby in the love of God.


Wisdom 5:Who is The Richest?The World defines World Richest men as those who have so much. Those whohave big cars and great and fat bank accounts loaded with billions and greatachievements.

# THE WISDOM OF GODLuk 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for aman's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Luk 12:21: SO IS HE THAT LAYETH UP TREASURE FOR HIMSELF, AND IS NOT RICHTOWARD GOD.

Children of God, we must begin to see greatness and riches as God sees it. Wemust desist from seeing greatness from the perspective of abundance and greattreasures. We must stop secretly envying the rich and powerful and wishing wewere them. We must desist from our secret desire to acquire great wealth. Wemust lay this desire on the Altar of Christ; because no one can love God and lovemoney. You must hate one and love the other.

Mat 6:24: "No one can serve two masters. He will hate the first master and lovethe second, or he will be devoted to the first and despise the second. YOUCANNOT SERVE GOD AND WEALTH. (God’s Word)

If God grants us wealth, all well and good; but it must not be our desire. Our mainambition must be to please God and do His will like Jesus did.


Wisdom 6:Who is the GreatestThe Wisdom of the World defines the greatest men as the bosses, the lords, thecommanders, the most influential, the presidents, the most famous, the richest,the chairmen, the strongest, and the fastest among others.

# THE WISDOM OF GODMat 18:4: Whoever becomes like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom ofheaven.

Mat 23:11: The person who is greatest among you will be your servant.

Luke 22:25, 26: Jesus said to them, "The kings of nations have power over theirpeople, and those in authority call themselves friends of the people. But you'renot going to be that way! Rather, THE GREATEST AMONG YOU MUST BE LIKE THEYOUNGEST, AND YOUR LEADER MUST BE LIKE A SERVANT.

When God looks down to find out who the greatest is, He does not pick thestrongest or richest or smartest or the boss; He looks for the least of the least ofservants. Dear believer, what is your concept of greatness today, is it being thebest in your class, being the most beautiful, using the best phone or best car,highest position or free from serving others? If that is it then, you are operating inthe foolish wisdom of men. For you to be the greatest, focus on being the onewho serves others, especially those who are younger than you in all things. Canyou wash your annoying roommate’s cloth even though she is younger to you andstill disrespects you? What about rendering services to those that despise you asJesus did to Judas? This is how God knows if there is greatness in you.

John 13:12-15: So after he had washed their feet… He said unto them, Know yewhat I have done to you? Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.IF I THEN, YOUR LORD AND MASTER, HAVE WASHED YOUR FEET; YE ALSO OUGHTTO WASH ONE ANOTHER'S FEET. FOR I HAVE GIVEN YOU AN EXAMPLE, THAT YESHOULD DO AS I HAVE DONE TO YOU.


Wisdom 7:What about my Deserved Rights?The Wisdom of the World teaches us to fight for our rights in words and in deedsand so refuse to be cheated; we can shout and scream if we have to; slander andcurse if need be; go on strike if necessary; do all we can, the way we can, throughevery means we have to reject cheatings. Most of us even say “The only thing Ihate in my life is cheating; I hate cheating more than anything else”. This is themen’s wisdom.

# THE WISDOM OF GODMat 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, dogood to them that hate you, and PRAY FOR THEM WHICH DESPITEFULLY USE YOU,and persecute you;

Phi 2:5-8: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being inthe form of God, THOUGHT IT NOT ROBBERY TO BE EQUAL WITH GOD: BUT MADEHIMSELF OF NO REPUTATION, AND TOOK UPON HIM THE FORM OF A SERVANT,and was made in the likeness of men. And being found in fashion as a man, hehumbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Jesus had the same rights and equality with God, yet He let go of these rights andprivileges of being God and became man. He deserved to be in heaven as Godtaking instruction from nobody, but denied Himself of these rights to becomedirty sinful man who now learns obedience (Hebrews 5:8); how more cheated cana person be? The Spirit in us is different from the spirit of Elijah. (Luke 9:51-56).We must learn to bless men, forgive them, and still love them even when theycheat us; this is the Spirit of gentleness because our Father owns all things.

Rom 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves…

But does this mean we should let people just cheat us unchallenged? No! There isa difference between “fighting over your right” and “challenging your right”. As


believers, Jesus showed us an example of challenging our rights without fightingover it.

John 18:22,23: And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood bystruck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: BUT IF WELL,WHY SMITEST THOU ME?

Jesus was unjustly slapped; Jesus never spoke when He was spat upon, beaten ornailed. But this man slapped Jesus for no reasonable cause, He simply challengedHim. Whether the officer struck him again we wouldn’t know, but one thing weknow is Jesus challenged him. Paul also angrily did the same“but with wrath” inActs 23:1-5; he later apologized for being too hard, nonetheless we learnt hechallenged his rights. He did the same also in Acts 16:37-39. We can speak whenour right is being trampled, but if it tends towards a fight or it persists, a believershould gladly withdraw and put on the shield of long suffering, love, andendurance. Generally, what scripture teaches us is toeven deliberately denyourselves of our rights;

Luke 9:23: And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, LET HIM DENYHIMSELF, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Jesus said His true disciples must learn to deny themselves;deny themselves ofwhat? You can’t deny yourself of suffering or problems since it is not your right.God expects us as His disciples to deny ourselves of what we deserve: we deservethe best cloth, best position, best meat in the pot, best honor, best respect, bestoffer, best this and that. By this shall all men know we are true children of ourGod.


Wisdom 8:Attaining Life and Peace after DeathThe Wisdom of the world especially those of religion that believe in life afterdeath teaches to live right and be good to enter into eternal rest. Theyaccumulate lots of rites, rules, benevolence, and religious activities as criteria tobe received by God and appear pure enough to enter His Kingdom.

# THE WISDOM OF GODRom 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Job 15:14, 15: What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of awoman, that he should be righteous? Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints;yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.

1John 1:10: If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word isnot in us.

Mar 2:17: When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have noneed of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, butsinners to repentance.

Mat 21:31: … Jesus saith unto them (the law keepers), Verily I say unto you, THATTHE PUBLICANS AND THE HARLOTS GO INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD BEFOREYOU.

Luke 18:11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee,that I am not as other men are, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as thispublican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And thepublican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, butsmote upon his breast, saying, GOD BE MERCIFUL TO ME A SINNER. I TELL YOU,THIS MAN WENT DOWN TO HIS HOUSE JUSTIFIED RATHER THAN THE OTHER…


Every religion and wisdom of the world talks about becoming good to enjoy lifeafter death and be accepted with God. Only Jesus taught that no one can be goodenough (Mark 10:18) to be saved from God’s wrath; we have to accept we arehelpless sinners; believe in the Savior who died to take our sin away and be saved.All those who think they are clean or are trying tolive clean to be accepted withGod will not achieve it. Onlythose who put no confidence in the works of theirflesh and lean on the Lord our Righteousness who alone can grantus truerighteousness and present us as blameless brides before our Lord will be saved.Only Jesus said words like “Sinners, thieves and prostitutes who accept they aresinners and obtain mercy will be saved far before perfect law keepers are saved”.This is God’s Wisdom but foolishness to them that perish!


Wisdom 9:Best ChoiceThe Wisdom of the World chooses the eldest, wisest, smartest, most skilled, mostlearned, and richest among others. Every organization in the world wants the bestfor their job.

# THE WISDOM OF GOD1Co 1:27: But GOD HATH CHOSEN THE FOOLISH THINGS of the world to confoundthe wise; and GOD HATH CHOSEN THE WEAK THINGS OF THE WORLD to confoundthe things which are mighty;

Jam 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, HATH NOT GOD CHOSEN THE POOR OFTHIS WORLD RICH IN FAITH, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised tothem that love him?

The world always chooses the best and bravest. God on the other hand looks forthe worst, the smallest, the unqualified, the basest, the youngest, and thepuniest. If God put out an employment advert, it will read: All the dejected,maimed, helpless, hurting, foolish, unqualified, smallest and weakest apply here.This is unlike the wisdom of the world. We as believers also should not judge bysight but by His leading. Secondly we should not judge His power in our life by ourdisabilities. His strength is more perfect in our weakness.


Wisdom 10:I Want To Be GreatThe Wisdom of the World considers “Solomonic” life as greatness: characterizedwith great fame across continents, riches beyond measure, treasuresunimaginable; and great possession uncountable. Any man with these things is avery great and successful man in the sight of men.

# THE WISDOM OF GODLuke 7:28: For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women THERE IS NOTA GREATER PROPHET THAN JOHN THE BAPTIST:…

Jesus said that the greatest man that lived from creation is John the Baptist. Thisimplies John the Baptist is greater than Enoch, Abraham, Moses, Elijah, Solomon,and David among all the great men of the Old Testament. This John the Baptisthas no good cloth on, he is dressed in a camel-hair habit tied at the waist by aleather strap; he lived a very short life; he died a very humiliating death; he hadno wife; no heir; no daughter; no house; he has no good food, he lived on a dietof insects and honey. Yet, this is the greatest man in the Old Testament in God’ssight. Does this not tell us we need to adjust our idea of greatness?

Even in churches today, we celebrate rich men and great achievers and inventorof this world as great men. Our idea of a real man is the man who has at least ahouse of his own, a wife, responsible children, enough money to take care ofextra business, and a car of his own. Let us not be deceived, we are children ofLight, we know better. Motivational speaker sensitize us towards greatness andmake examples out of great men of the world, this is an insult to God’s wisdom.Greatness is not a function of achievement but of the heart of humility andobedience.

Luk 16:15b: What society sees and calls monumental, God sees through and callsmonstrous. (MSG) Luk 16:15B:For that which is highly esteemed among men isabomination in the sight of God (KJV)


How great do you want to be my brother and sister? Is it before man or beforeGod? Do you want man to call you great or God to call you great? Like Solomon orlike John the Baptist? How much and in what direction are you investing ongreatness? Think on these things.


Wisdom 11:Achieving Victory and Success.The Wisdom of the World asks us to consider our capabilities, strength and howmuch we have labored. We make our plans and calculation of success only byhow much we have labored and we plan our success and living based on ourearnings. Students usually calculate their expected grades by how much theyscored in test, assignments they do or did not do, the number of questions theycould answer or could not answer in the exam among others.

# THE WISDOM OF GODMat 14:17-21: And they say unto him, We have here but FIVE LOAVES, AND TWOFISHES. He said, Bring them hither to me. And he …took the five loaves, and thetwo fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake …And they did all eat,and were filled: …And they that had eaten were about FIVE THOUSAND MEN,BESIDE WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

Zec 4:6: …Not by might, nor by power, BUT BY MY SPIRIT, saith the LORD of hosts.

Isa 31:1: WOE TO THEM THAT … STAY ON HORSES, AND TRUST IN CHARIOTS,BECAUSE THEY ARE MANY; AND IN HORSEMEN, because they are very strong; butthey look not unto the Holy One of Israel…

God’s wisdom teaches us not to depend on the arms of the flesh; in fact, Goddespises men who trust in their labor, capabilities, wisdom, brilliancy, income,certificates, grades, and connections among others as guarantee for their successor failure. No matter that area of life, WE DON’T NEED FIVE THOUSAND FISHES TOFEED FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE, we must learn to trust in God for our success andliving and not live like men.


Wisdom 12:Where to Go and What to DoThe Wisdom of Man teaches us to analyze situations when we get to cross roads.We are to judge where we turn, where we go and what we do by what isobviously best and promises the brighter future. Many will choose between twooffered jobs the one that pays more and promises more security. We are taughtto look carefully before we choose and think twice before we make our decisionbased on critical thinking and justification. When all seems to fail and totallyconfusing, we are taught to listen to our hearts and trust our hearts.

# THE WISDOM OF GODPro 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and LEAN NOT UNTO THINEOWN UNDERSTANDING. In all thy ways acknowledge him, AND HE SHALL DIRECTTHY PATHS.

Pro 28:26: He that TRUSTETH IN HIS OWN HEART is a fool…

Even though the world’s way is not naturally wrong, God’s way simplypromises the best. Many times, God’s choices look like foolishness to man:like David fighting Goliath without strength, sword, armor nor battleexperience; like Abraham leaving home for a place he does not know; like Namanbathing in Jordan river for healing; like Hezekiah singing to the battle against menwho are coming with all weapons; like Israelites marching around Jericho topenetrate the walls; like Jesus dying on the cross to save the whole world. God’sways are always better, but to a carnal man, it looks like the most foolish thing todo. In our lives, the judgment of what we do must be based on God’s will andnot on our calculations, critical thinking or natural judgment. When He tells uswhat we do, we must fearlessly do it whether it sounds logically reasonable ornot.


Wisdom 13:Attitude towards Enemies and Offenders.The World teaches us to war against those who hurt us in words and action. Westay away from them. Many who do not do any of these would attack theirenemies in prayers asking that God’s judgment and wrath may come upon them.This is simply the World’s way: either we war against men physically or spirituallywe are warring against our enemies.

# THE WISDOM OF GODLuke 23:34: Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what theydo…

Act 7:59, 60: And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus,receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, LORD, LAYNOT THIS SIN TO THEIR CHARGE. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Mat 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, dogood to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, ANDPERSECUTE YOU;

Many believers who claim to have no enemy today hate the persecutors of thechurch with grave wrath and wish that God’s wrath and judgment may comeupon them. Many believers carry great bitterness in their hearts against politicalleaders, law enforcers, and persecutors among others. This is not the exampleJesus laid down for us. We can by His grace still love them because they do notknow what they are doing. I trust the Holy Spirit to touch your life by thisWisdom.

Eph 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritualwickedness in high places.


Wisdom 14:Attitude towards Bad Government and Environment.The World teaches us to speak against bad governance whether local or national.This has crept into the church and believers. We speak evil of them and call themevery vile name based on things we hear about them, most of which we don’tfully understand. We have been taught to complain and nag about the badenvironment they have created. We join discussion that criticizes them anddiscusses their flaws and evil.

# THE WISDOM OF GODAct 23:5: Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it iswritten, THOU SHALT NOT SPEAK EVIL OF THE RULER OF THY PEOPLE.

1Tim 2:1,2: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; FOR KINGS, AND FOR ALLTHAT ARE IN AUTHORITY; that we may LEAD A QUIET AND PEACEABLE LIFE IN ALLGODLINESS AND HONESTY.

Rom 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no powerbut of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Psalm 122:6: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVETHEE.

God teaches us to pray for our leaders. How better will our lives be, if we candesist from criticizing them, begin to pray for them and speak good to their lives?Are we so ignorant that we cannot see that criticizing them does not change athing? God’s Word is sure, many turmoil we face in our lives and family arecaused by speaking evil against God’s anointed leader. Even if all that is said aboutthem is true, it is not enough reason for us to speak against them. We aresupposed to pray for them when we clearly see they are doing wrong. They areanointed by God, we should be afraid to speak against them; like David, we mustreference them and esteem them so high. We must not join in the conversation


that criticizes them instead we should reproof those who do such. And concerningthe country, we should pray for her with thanksgiving instead of complaining. Forthrough this we shall prosper ourselves. This is God’s way and God’s promise.


Wisdom 15:Secret of Good HealthThe Wisdom of Men teaches that we live on drugs, food supplements, balanceddiet, rest and exercise among others. Men are always clamoring about what toeat and what not to eat; always buying and following good health trends;spending money buying different drugs; living on prototypes and diets that willgrant them good health and long life. This is not wrong though! Is it not patheticthat many who do these still end up with terminal diseases?

# THE WISDOM OF GODPro 4:20-22: My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Letthem not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For theyare life unto those that find them, and HEALTH TO ALL THEIR FLESH.

Pro 3:5-8: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. ITSHALL BE HEALTH TO THY NAVEL, AND MARROW TO THY BONES.

Deu 7:12-15: Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments,and keep, and do them …THE LORD WILL TAKE AWAY FROM THEE ALL SICKNESS,AND WILL PUT NONE OF THE EVIL DISEASES OF EGYPT, WHICH THOU KNOWEST,UPON THEE…

Why run from place to place looking for good health tips and diets to remainhealthy, when God provides the best solution by His Word? All God ask us to do isdelight in His Word and keep it in our hearts; that is all the good health we need.Many believers have become slaves to doctors and made them lord over theirlives and health because they are children of God living like slaves. Doctors aredoing a good job I must say, but we as children of God should know and livebetter.

Isa 53:5: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for ouriniquities: the CHASTISEMENT OF OUR PEACE WAS UPON HIM; AND WITH HISSTRIPES WE ARE HEALED.


1Pe 2:24: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we,being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: BY WHOSE STRIPES YE WEREHEALED.

Jesus paid for our sins as much as He paid for our sicknesses with His sufferingand His Blood. Sickness is not God’s way to correct His children neither is Heasking you to endure sickness. God would have to apologize to Jesus if He everallows sickness on you. The author and finisher of sickness is the devil. Christ hashealed you. His Spirit that raised Him from the dead lives in you.

Rom 8:11: But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwelleth inyou, he that raised up Christ Jesus from the dead SHALL GIVE LIFE ALSO TO YOURMORTAL BODIES through his Spirit that dwelleth in you. (ASV)

Children of God should be living on divine health.

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Wisdom 16:Secret of Long Life:The World’s wisdom recommends different type of food the elderly should andshould not eat; they keep on coming with this diet and that diet; they recommendcontinuous medical checkup; they keep on coming up with several kinds of toolsand patterns for maintaining good health and having long life.

# THE WISDOM OF GODPsalm 91:14-16: Because he hath set his love upon me …WITH LONG LIFE WILL ISATISFY HIM,and shew him my salvation.

Deu 25:15: A perfect and just weight shalt thou have; a perfect and just measureshalt thou have: THAT THY DAYS MAY BE LONG IN THE LAND which Jehovah thyGod giveth thee.

God offers the right combination for long life of peace. Even if you use all themedications in the world and you violate God’s Word, you will still die youngmaybe not very young; that is harsh, but it is the bitter truth. Please pay attentionto all these scriptures and you will die full of age in life and peace. God also sendsa note of warning to those who cheat others. If you cheat other people, God saysyou have a high tendency of not living long in life.

There are basically two requirements for a joyful and peaceful long-life; I willextract them out for emphasis:

Number 1:Love the Lord:(Psalm 91:14-16)This cannot be overemphasized; do you love the Lord or you love your belly, areyou seeking Him because of what you want or because you love and want toplease Him; is your love for Him only in fair weather and not in earthquakes. Aman I respect said “All I want is to be with Jesus and be in His will, if Jesus is inhell, I want to be there with Him” That is a man that loves God.

Number 2: Submission to all Authorities:


God repeats the importance of submitting, respecting and honoring any authoritythat is set upon us, so much that He gave it to us as the first commandment witha promise.

Pro 3:1-2: MY SON, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep mycommandments: FOR LENGTH OF DAYS, AND LONG LIFE, AND PEACE, SHALL THEYADD TO THEE.

Exo 20:12:Honor thy father and thy mother, THAT THY DAYS MAY BE LONG IN THELAND which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

Eph 6:2: Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment withpromise), that it may be well with thee, and THOU MAYEST LIVE LONG ON THEEARTH.

When Christians read this they are quick to conclude, I obey and honor myparents, so I am excluded: Read this:

Rom 13:1-2: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is nopower but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever thereforeresisteth the power,resisteth the ordinance of God: AND THEY THAT RESIST SHALLRECEIVE TO THEMSELVES DAMNATION. (KJV)

Rom 13:1-2: Every person should obey the government in power. No governmentwould exist if it hadn't been established by God. The governments which existhave been put in place by God. Therefore, whoever resists the governmentopposes what God has established. THOSE WHO RESIST WILL BRINGPUNISHMENT ON THEMSELVES. (GW)

Authorities are not only limited to our parents. God is as strong about Hisprinciple over parents as He is strong over every laid down authority whether inthe spiritual settings or the secular settings. (Remember Miriam who was older


than Moses and yet got struck with leprosy for challenging Moses). Everyauthority is carrying God’s anointing whether they are believers or infidels. Wemust honor them in words and in deeds irrespective of their wrongs. We mustdesist from the company of those who criticize them, gossip them and insultthem. (Remember how much David respected wicked shameless Saul).

I believe that for every government leader, boss, parent, or any secular authorityyou insult, gossip or speak against, you are cutting away a percentage of yourscheduled life on earth. This is not to condemn you but to bring you torepentance. Let us desist from attacking our leaders; trouble lies on the head thatwears the crown; let us seek to pray for them even when they are cheating us,that is why we are children of God, We are different from the world.


Wisdom 17:How do I get more Righteous?Believers seek righteousness the world’s way, by self-discipline, morals,courtesies, and benevolence among several other good deeds to become morerighteous. This is not wrong.

# THE WISDOM OF GODRom 1:17: For therein is THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD REVEALED FROM FAITH TOFAITH: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Gal 5:5: For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Gal 3:3: Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect bythe flesh?

God’s wisdom teaches us that He is as involved in the process and the end as He isinvolved in the beginning. Many believers know they got saved by faith but nowtry to live a good and acceptable life by morals and ethics taught by the world.God’s Word teaches us that the way to grow in righteousness is by faith. We aresupposed to live by faith in God’s Word and promise concerning us. We mustbelieve in Christ’s finished work in us as a seed and patiently begin to grow out aswe study, read and get transformed by His Word with fervent prayers andthanksgiving. We must keep on looking at Jesus who is our Forerunner on thisjourney. There is no limit to this as long as we are still in the flesh. (Heb 6:20; Heb12:2)


Wisdom 18:The Promised SaviorThe Israelites expected a savior who would become a great emperor and deliverthem from the tyranny of the Roman empire. They thought God’s ultimate plan isto free them from their oppression and establish the government that will standforever on the earth at that time.

# THE WISDOM OF GODMat 1:21: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: FORHE SHALL SAVE HIS PEOPLE FROM THEIR SINS.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I AMCOME THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE LIFE, AND THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE IT MOREABUNDANTLY.

The World expected a Savior who would deliver from physical oppression, butGod sent a carpenter’s son born in a sheep tent who will deliver men first fromtheir spiritual oppression and state of death;who would restore to them all thatthe devil has stolen by getting humiliated and killed. Even in the church today,believers see Jesus as Him who only grants them more financial capacity, morebreakthroughs, more good health, more fame, and probably heaven in the end.This is a big mistake! Abraham had all of these and yet still made heaven. So whatdid Jesus come to do? He came to deliver us from not just the sin of Adam but tocreate and raise specie of people, who would be delivered from sin and their ownself; who would live in righteousness and dominion like He lived. He came to raisea people who would love God, seek to please and do His will without being forcedor coerced with the fear of hell; men who would love God and still serve Him evenif they will be sent to hell like He was; people who would thirst afterrighteousness all their lives and will live like Him in all things even if they live inpoverty all their lives.

Rom 8:35: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, ordistress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword.


2Co 11:25: Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I sufferedshipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; In journeyings often, inperils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perilsby the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea,in perils among false brethren; In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often,in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.


Wisdom 19:Creation of our own World.The Wisdom of the world teaches us that we should plan, design, build, getsufficient capital, and manufacture, for us to bring things to physical andemotional existence.

# THE WISDOM OF GODPsa 33:6: By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host ofthem by the breath of his mouth.

We as Believers are children of God; we must understand that this makes us likeHim in many things. As a believer, our most important tool of creativity is ourwords. This is a more reason why we must be careful of what we say.

Jam 3:5-6: Even so the tongue is a little member…and SETTETH ON FIRE THECOURSE OF NATURE…

Many of the troubles we face in our lives today are because of what we saidyesterday. Parents especially must be very careful of what they say about or totheir children and their spouse especially at angry moments. They are in the bestposition to destroy or make them, give them a good life or a good as dead life.

Pro 18:21: Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love itshall eat the fruit thereof.

Fellow believer, your words carry more power than anyone else; not just thosewe say in God’s presence but more effective are those we say in our day to dayliving. How better will this country be if believers can begin to say good abouther? Our lives and family will take a better turn if we can learn this. Any kind ofWorld we want can be brought to life by our words. We must anyway rememberthat words come from the heart. A bad mouth is an output device for its dirtyheart. If you clean your heart your words will be purer.


Wisdom 20:Attitude towards ProblemsThe general attitude of most men towards problem is to get worried, becomebothered, begin to think and seek help from man in whom is no help. A believershould know better.

# THE WISDOM OF GODMat 6:25-30: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shalleat, or what ye shall drink; …Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neitherdo they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Areye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubitunto his stature? …Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to dayis, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O yeof little faith?

God’s Word teaches us to pray, trust in God and maintain peace because of theassurance that we have a loving Father who has provided a way for us before theproblem ever came. (Matthew 6:8)

Luk 8:30-33:…And THEY BESOUGHT HIM that he would not command them to goout into the deep… And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on themountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them.And he suffered them.. Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into theswine…

If Jesus could answer to the petition of a legion of demons, what makes you thinkHe will not answer your prayer who is a child of God saved by His blood? Are younot more important to Him than demons cursed unto everlasting judgment? Godis fast and always on time, His maximum speed is expressed in patience. LearnPatience and unwavering trust in God’s love.


Wisdom 21:Who is the Poorest?The people we call poor are those without a good or no house to live, no food toeat, and no good cloth to wear. The pitiful, miserable, and helpless people livingin slums and abject poverty are those we refer to as poor. Even those who live ina good house but are not able to build themselves a duplex consider themselvesstill poor. How sad!

# WISDOM OF GOD1Co 15:19: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men mostmiserable.

Rev 3:17,18 Because thou sayest, I AM RICH, AND INCREASED WITH GOODS, ANDHAVE NEED OF NOTHING; AND KNOWEST NOT THAT THOU ART WRETCHED, ANDMISERABLE, AND POOR, AND BLIND, AND NAKED: I counsel thee to buy of megold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thoumayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear…

Be careful of the lust for riches. Jesus warned vehemently against the rich andthose who seek to be like them. Jesus teaches us that most of the enviable peoplein the society today are miserable in God’s sight (Luke 16:15b). Much moremiserable is a believer who begins to measure his relevance by his earthlypossession. How sad!Our churches are flooded with people who desire greathope in this world and shallow hope in the world to come everlasting life.Believers arise! Life is more than possession, we think we are smarter than Jesus,John the Baptist, and Paul among others who lived from hands to mouth andneeded to wait several minutes - perhaps hours, for a miracle to pay just a coin oftax. This is not a call to earthly poverty, but a call to heavenly riches. Can abeliever be extremely rich to God and be extremely rich to man? Yes of course!But brethren, it is difficult, Jesus said it. Those who seek to be extremely rich onearth can never be rich towards God. What a man must seek is God, His will andHis righteousness and all others (if extreme riches are there) will follow.Scriptures expresses caution repeatedly. A wise man will be watchful.


Mat 19:23,24:Then said Jesus …a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom ofheaven …It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a richman to enter into the kingdom of God.

1Ti 6:9:BUT THEY THAT WILL BE RICH fall into temptation and a snare, and intomany foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

1Ti 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all thingsto enjoy;

Luk 6:24: But WOE UNTO YOU THAT ARE RICH! for ye have received yourconsolation.

Jam 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of thisworld rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them thatlove him?

Jam 5:1: Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall comeupon you.

AGAIN I SAY, BEWARE OF THE DECIETFULNESS OF RICHES! (Mark 4:19) SEEK TO BERICH TOWARDS GOD, EARTHLY RICHES MAY OR MAY NOT FOLLOW YOU! INWHICHEVER CASE, BE CONTENT! (1Tim 6:6)


Wisdom 22:The Presence of GodThe world measures the presence of God in a man’s life by how much success hehas. A man who prospers in all his ways, who succeeds in all his endeavors likeDavid and a man who experiences the miraculous, great comfort, prosperity, andpeace. This may be true, but it is not limited to this. These are proofs of a manwho is present with God in the outer court. Even some of these enviable menhave passed through fire and were still in God’s presence as much.

# THE WISDOM OF GODPsa 16:11: …IN THY PRESENCE IS FULNESS OF JOY; at thy right hand there arepleasures for evermore.

Mar 10:30: But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, andbrethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, WITH PERSECUTIONS;and in the world to come eternal life. (One of God’s blessings in hundredfold uponthem that love Him is persecution, isn’t that strange? That is the Word.)

Joh 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, THAT IN ME YE MIGHT HAVEPEACE. In the world ye shall have tribulation: BUT BE OF GOOD CHEER; I haveovercome the world.

Joh 14:27: PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU, my peace I give unto you: not as the worldgiveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Heb 1:9:THOU HAST LOVED RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND HATED INIQUITY; thereforeGod, even thy God, hath anointed thee WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS above thyfellows.

One of the greatest proofs of being in God’s presence in the holies of holies is joyand peace. Someone would think “that is easy, I have joy and peace”, but thequestion is: Do you still have joy and peace in the face of tribulations andtrials?Do you still have joy and peace when your right is being trampled upon?Do


you still have joy and peace when you are going through challenges that seemendless?Do you still have praises on your lips and your dancing shoes on when itseems God has forsaken you?Do you rejoice and smile when someone steals fromyou, insults you, hates you, criticizes you, disrespects you, dishonors you, andattacks your loved ones among others; or your joy is quickly replaced withbitterness, anger and wrath? Believers, it is very easy to abide in God’s presenceevery minute of every day: live lives of joy, peace, praises, mercy and love on dailybasis even when there is no food to eat or you are thrown into the fiery furnace,on the mountain or in the valley. This will attract God’s blessings to your life.


Wisdom 23:Who is a Fool?Has the world called you a fool; perhaps your fiancé, your friends, your boss atwork,your classmate or your neighbor among others? Perhaps because you refuseto compromise righteousness or because you are like a lamb led to the slaughterand opened not your mouth, you must feel like a fool indeed. Or have you angrilyshouted and fought back when you were reviled and insulted “do you think I am afool” or “I will show her I am not a fool”. Have you been advised to be wisebecause you refuse to do things the way others are doing it?

# WISDOM OF GODEcc 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: FOR ANGER RESTETH IN THEBOSOM OF FOOLS.

Psa 14:1: THE FOOL HATH SAID IN HIS HEART, THERE IS NO GOD. They arecorrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

Pro 10:18: …Anyone who spreads gossip is a fool.(GNB)

Pro 19:1: Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, THAN HE THAT ISPERVERSE IN HIS LIPS, AND IS A FOOL.

Luk 12:19,20: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up formany years; TAKE THINE EASE, EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY. BUT GOD SAID UNTOHIM, THOU FOOL…

The Word of God answers clearly who a fool is. The world must call you a fool ifyou are a godly man; do not be made inferior by the world. Many of them are likemad men who call a sane man insane; Let God’s Word be weightier to you. Is itnot a foolish thing to do for a man to become maggot so save some othermaggots from death? That was what Jesus did for us. When you are called a foolfor righteousness, rejoice and be exceedingly glad, (Matthew 5:11,12) you areprivilege to walk as Jesus walked, because at one time, they said He was mad


(John 10:20)! I beseech you to meditate on those few scriptures today and let theHoly Spirit convict you of areas where you have been demonstrating folly, receiveGod’s forgiveness and repent. For more instruction on how to get rid of folly fromyour life, Read the Word. There are more answers there for you and I.


Wisdom 24:Where is the Best Place to be?The World has conformed us to always choose the best by sight. We want to getout of the country with the next available opportunity; if we are ever privileged tochoose between two job opportunities, we will choose the best paid and the mostpromising. If we are going on youth service, if given the power, we want tochoose the most promising state. We want to live in the city rather than thevillage; with the rich rather than the poor; in the south rather than the north; in abig church rather than a small one.

# THE WISDOM OF GODJer 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD,thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Gen 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it untogood, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

Rom 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that loveGod, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Mat 26:39: …O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: neverthelessnot as I will, but as thou wilt.

Many have by their own wisdom made choices over their lives that God did notwant for them. In their sight, they chose the best, but before God it may be theworst mistake of their lives. THE BEST PLACE TO BE IS NOT WHERE THINGS LOOKMOST BEAUTIFUL AND PROMISING, BUT IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILLWHETHER IN THE MOUNTAIN OR IN THE VALLEY.Even if I am in hell, as long asGod is there with me and He wants me there, then no other place is better. IfJoseph was given a choice, he would have chosen not to be sold into slavery, notknowing he just traded his future of becoming the savior of the then world forjust a temporal enjoyment. What if Jesus had not died and had called legions ofangel to defend Him, He would have missed the joy He now has in bringing many


sons to glory. My friend, is there a decision you want to make soon, do notchoose by sight; if you choose to live well instead of in the well, you may bemissing God’s perfect arrangement to bring you into the best you never imagined.Who would have thought God would defeatsatan by using his own perfect plansto bring his fall. (1Cor 2:7,8) His ways are nothing like ours (Isaiah 55:8,9). Let Godlead you, He has more planned out for you than your little head can figure out orplan. Let Him do it His way. He may desire that rough road for you for a greaterreason unknown to you. If you obey, someday you will praise Him for His wisdom.Seek His counsel over every matter, He cares!


Wisdom 25:Best spouseMy Fellow Youths: with our “best-by-sight” mentality, we desire the mosthandsome, most promising, most spiritual, most talented, most friendly, mostprayerful, most caring, most comfortable, most successful, and most hardworkingamong several other characteristics of the man or woman of our dream. Worst ofall, we choose him or her by our rules, by our method and in our time. This is theworld’s way. No thanks to Bollywood and Hollywood.

# THE WISDOM OF GODMat 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and allthese things (Spouse inclusive) shall be added unto you.

Pro 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Isa 55:8,9: For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways myways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are myways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

God’s Wisdom teaches us to like Adam, be about God’s business, seeking His will,and running the race. As you do, one day God Himself will judge you ready andsay: it is not good for this man to be alone, Iwill bring a helper for him to choose ifhe so desires. This is God’s perfect way!It is sad today that believers attack theissue of choosing a spouse like unbelievers: judging by sight, through hopes,schemes, testing, trials, and errors; we have made the pattern set by Hollywoodand Bollywood our standard. Beware! God’s ways are different from men’s.LEARN (THROUGH BOOKS AND CONTACTS) FROM ELDERLY BELIEVERS WITHTESTIMONIES OF GREAT MARRIAGES AND GOD’S WAY AND NOT FROM WORLDLYACTORS AND ACTRESS WHO CANNOT EVEN BOAST OF MARRIAGES WORTHEMULATIONS THEMSELVES. Dear believer friend, God cares about every aspect ofyour life and He wants you to acknowledge Him in all your decisions, especiallyyour marriage. Most youths are afraid of asking God’s opinion because they areafraid God may give them an ugly, an illiterate, a low paid, a lame, or a blind. Cut


it! His thoughts toward you are thoughts of good. God’s ways are not always likethat(they sometimes may be anyway.)But whatever the case may be, be resolutethat He has your best in mind. Even if God’s choice by sight lookslike the worst,you must be ready to accept it as God’s best - trusting in His love.TRULY TRULY ISAY TO YOU, GOD’S GIFTS ARE THE BEST IRRESPECTIVE; SOON YOU WILL FINDOUT THIS IS TRUE IF YOU CAN JUST TRUST AND OBEY. Seek to hear God’s voice asthis will prepare you a great deal to choose God’s best, but in all your getting, donot marry an unbeliever or an “unchristian-church-goer”.Before you begin to findout if he or she is a good person or not, seek God’s opinion first. Finally, bepatient, God has you in mind; endeavor to stay within “Godly” counsels “notcounsel and not ungodly counsels”. (Pro 11:14) Where no counsel is, the peoplefall: but in the MULTITUDE OF COUNSELORS there is safety.


Wisdom 26:When?The wisdom of the world has constrained us to want things done immediately weneed them. The world has set us on a course to get all things done as faster aspossible. One of the focus of the now technology is how faster things can get. Wecease from the use of post office to telephones and from telephones to mobilephones because we want things done faster and easier. We want to get rich veryyoung; marry very young; become professors very young; reach the top of ourcareer very young. We want it done, now, quickly, fast, today, this week, thismonth, this year. Every single one of us desires this. If it’s possible we travel inseconds instead of hours; or earn a Doctorate degree in months instead of years,how lovely.

# THE WISDOM OF GODHab 2:3: For the vision is yet for AN APPOINTED TIME, but at the end it shallspeak, and not lie: though it tarry, WAIT FOR IT; because it will surely come, it willnot tarry.

Gal 4:4: But WHEN THE FULNESS OF THE TIME WAS COME, God sent forth his Son,made of a woman, made under the law,

Act 1:7: And he said unto them, IT IS NOT FOR YOU TO KNOW THE TIMES OR THESEASONS, which the Father hath put in his own power.

The Wisdom of God says “Oh man, you can know my promises for you, you canknow my good plans for you, but it is not yours to know the time and the seasonfor them to happen, it is for an appointed time which is only known and decidedby my Wisdom” One of the reasons why men sin today is because, we want thingsdone for us before the appointed time, we thus assist God to make things happenfor us before His time, how foolish! Moses tried to assist God to deliver Israelbefore their time and it cost Israel 30 extra years in bondage, because theirdeliverer was now lost, fearful and wounded. (Gen 15:13; Exo 12:41) Have youwondered how we can read Genesis chapter one in less than six minutes and


God-The-Almighty-Most-Powerful read it in six days? GOD IS NOT SLOW; HISMAXIMUM SPEEDOMETER VALUE READS PATIENCE!Have you wondered why GodHimself prophesied of a Savior in Genesis 3:15 and the Savior came only 4000years after? What prophesy has God said about you that has not been fulfilled infive years and you are angry and compromise your faith. Abraham became a truefather of his promised son about 35 years after God told Him and became anation probably six hundred years after. There are several examples of this in theBible. Some of us cannot wait one year, one month or even one day. Let us learnpatience. GREAT FAITHS ARE NOT MEASURED BY HOW FAST YOU SEE RESULT,BUT HOW MUCH YOU CAN HOLD FAST ON GOD’S PROMISES EVEN WHEN THEREIS NO HOPE FOR RESULTS. God is never late! Wait on Him. He has great promisesfor those who wait on Him. (Isaiah 64:4; 40:31) Patience is one of the greatestcharacteristics of a Godly man, seek it. Love is first patient! (1 Cor 13:4a) Thatspouse, that job, that promotion, that open door, that miracle, and that promiseof God will come at the appointed time. Be prayerful, be thankful, be joyful, andbe content, your time and your day will come. Nevertheless, be warned!Sometimes, satan and his hosts can delay God’s will in your life and extend yourmiracle beyond God’s will, so I say be vigilante and be prayerful; the devil can actlike an angel of light. I also believe that issues as regards to health have been fullypaid by Jesus and delayed healings are not God’s will for any of His children.Healings are delayed because men have little faith. (Matthew 17:15-20)


Wisdom 27:Finding God’s PurposeThe wisdom of the world has ravaged the church with no thanks to motivationalpreachers and speakers. Please let us beware! Many believers have now beentaught to follow their passion, follow their talents, follow their heart, and followtheir skills among many other misleads to discover and fulfill God’s ultimatepurpose for their lives. We have been taught to dream big, think big, seek to bethe best, and beat the best in everything we do. This seems sweet, but how sad;these motivations and unholy competitions are not found in God’s Word exceptfor those with itching ears who have twisted the Word to suit their desires. Thereis a gross misplacement of priority. Believers beware! Preachers, be warned!

# THE WISDOM OF GODIsa 55:8,9: For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways myways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are myways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Rom 8:29: God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decidedfrom the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines asthe life of his Son... (MSG)

God’s will for our lives is not what we discover following our thoughts, talents andburning passions. If David had followed his talent, he might have ended up a greatmusician and song writer invited by kings from countries to countries; or a greatsong minister and evangelist used of God to cast out demons and perform a lot ofmiracles; or a great prophet who prophesies a lot about the future; or become agreat fighter who wins every battle - hired by every king with a great price; hewould have been rich, he would have been famous, he would have impactedmany lives and relevant in his generation, but he would have missed God’spurpose. God wanted David to be a King which has no reference to any of histalents. Beware! (2Samuel 7:1-13) David was passionate about building God’stemple, this looks good and even was encouraged by God’s Prophet but thatwasn’t God’s plan for him. Ifyou follow your talent, your good passions oryour


“God’s gifts”, you may miss God’s will for your life. Joseph is another man, a greatdreamer who not only sees the future but is also gifted of God to translate allmanners of dreams, he would have begun “Joseph’s Dreams and InterpretationMinistry” He would be famous in his days and would have written several booksmen may read even today; but he would have missed God’s will for him ofbecoming a Prime Minister of Egypt and savior of their known world from famineand death.

What is the point? Only God can reveal to you what His purpose is for your life.Follow Him and He will guide your path into it. But before seeking your individualpurpose, seek to become like Christ first and as you do, God will lead you intoyour personal purpose. Motivational preachers sound good, they say “Seek yourpurpose, pray about it, ask God about it with prayers and fasting” how sweet! ButGod’s Word says “Seek God, seek His kingdom, seek His righteousness, pray andfast that you may grow in Him; and God will in His time tell you or guide you intoHis purpose”.NOBODY IN THE BIBLE PRAYED OR FASTED TO KNOW THEIRPURPOSE, THEY ALL WERE SEEKING GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND GOD GUIDEDTHEM OR GOD REVEALED THEIR PURPOSE TO THEM EFFORTLESSLY. I say “SeekGod and His righteousness wholly; all other things, which includeyour purpose,will find you; and your partner also will follow” (Matt 6:33) If you know you havemissed it by following your passion, repent and now wait on God, you can pray ifthere is need, trust God as he reveals to you His real agenda for your life.


Wisdom 28:Causes of ProblemsCulture and Society have taught us to blame our problem on others: our parents,our fore fathers, a curse on our generation, a hereditary spell, our environment,our country, friends, our wives, and our husbands; when all else fails, we blameGod or blame the devil; anything and everyone but us. Some of these factorsdefinitely do exist and are facts;they one way or the other might have beingacontributor or a major factor in our predicament. While they remain facts, God’sWord shows us the main cause of our problems.

# THE WISDOM OF GODJohn 5:14: Afterward Jesus …said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: SIN NOMORE, LEST A WORSE THING COME UNTO THEE.

Jam 3:16: For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and EVERY EVILWORK.

Even though challenges are bound to come because we live in a fallen worldsurrounded by fallen creatures; God’s Word teaches us that worse and terriblethings happen to us because of not just the sin of Adam we inherited, but also thedecisions and lifestyles of individual men. As believers, it is high time we began toblame our problems on our FAITHLESSNESS, our PRAYERLESSNESS, ourDISOBEDIENCE, our BAD ATTITUDE, our INSENSITIVITY TO THE VOICE OF THEHOLY SPIRIT, our FOOLISHNESS, our REFUSAL TO SEEK GOD’S SINCERE WILL INOUR DECISIONS, our LACK OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE THINGS THAT ARE FREELYGIVEN TO US BY GOD; and SO MANY OTHER THINGS WE MAY NOT EVENUNDERSTAND.They are internal and personal friends that open doors to evilsoutside. We attract sicknesses, terminal diseases, poverty, sufferings, undeservedpersecutions and torments because of these reasons stated above. ManyChristians will keep on praying and complaining that they may get out ofoppressive and helpless life problems, yet they entertain bitterness and strife intheir hearts. As little as this may be, it is one of the open doors of the devil intoChristians’ life today. Before you know it cancer strikes, failure knocks,


hypertension enters; sudden attacks and calamities visit because this prayerfulvibrant child of God failed to forgive quickly, love his enemy, and fill his heart withjoy and praise always. Before we resolve into deceitful patience, we must identifyour part in our problem and repent. God is always willing to give, but many of ushave put up attitudes that indirectly reject God’s gifts. Many problems come togo, we must understand such and handle them with God’s life knowing fully thatJesus was manifested to destroy all the works of the devil. (John 10:10). We mustseek God’s will and God’s mind concerning anything we are going through. (Eph5:17) May the Holy Spirit shed more light on these matters in our hearts.


Wisdom 29:The Power of GodWhen the World thinks of the power of God, we are quick to consider themiraculous: raising of the dead, deliverance from demonic attacks, word ofknowledge, visions, healings, speaking in tongues, and various signs and wondersthat are naturally impossible with man. These are indeed the expression of Powerand must not be belittled. But God’s Wisdom offers more.

# THE WISDOM OF GODRom 1:16,17: For I am not ashamed of THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST: for it is THEPOWER OF GOD unto salvation to every one that believeth; …For THEREIN is theRIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD REVEALED FROM FAITH TO FAITH: as it is written, Thejust shall live by faith.

Joh 1:12: But as many as received him, TO THEM GAVE HE POWER TO BECOMETHE SONS OF GOD, even to them that believe on his name:

God’s Word says:“the Message of Christ is the Power of God which brings allround salvation; how and why? Because in the Gospel (by the power) is THERIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD REVEALED IN OUR LIFE FROM ONE LEVEL OF FAITH TOTHE OTHER (not just believed and received)”. Today, believers claim to have thepower of the Holy Spirit; this power causes them to speak in new tongue butcannot stop them from cursing, gossiping or slandering with that same tongue;how can this be? This is because the power of God is not seen to be a tool ofrighteousness again but a weapon of manifestation and fame. Let us come tothink of it, of what need is the Holy Spirit today if Elijah, Elisha, Moses, andSamson among several others have performed miraculous signs we have not evensmelled in our days? This is to tell us that the work of the Spirit of God comingupon a man for ministry is different from the work of the Holy Spirit within him.He is called Holy because He has a special assignment of purifying us andpresenting us as blameless brides before the Groom. Have you wondered whythose who healed the sick went to hell fire and those who visited the sick went toheaven in Jesus’ parables? (Mat 7:21-23; 25:34-40)Believers beware! God is more


particular about your quality of life than the lives you touch by His gifts of theSpirit. Do not be like men who can cast out all demons and heal all sick, but arestill wallowing in lust of money, immoralities, anger, strive, pride, and envy. Cryout to God thatHis power might be evident in your life as it enables you to havevictory over sins and iniquities;thus revealing righteousness in you by faith: love,joy, peace, meekness, endurance, long suffering, patience, gentleness, and self-control among others. (Gal 5:22,23; 1Cor 13:4-7) This is the fruit of the Spirit thatmust be grown out by His Spirit and evidence of our faith. (2 Cor 3:18)


Wisdom 30:Who are Christians?The World today sees Christianity as a religion of people who read the Bible, go tochurch and believe in Jesus. Christians are therefore “acclaimed worshippers ofJesus” who dress likenineteenth century men or carry big bibles; who attend orbelong to a building called church; who say they are Christians or say they believein Jesus; or who spend long hours praying and know many scriptures;just tomention a few. This is not the world’s fault; it is the picture we have painted forthem to see. How sad! Jesus wanted the World to get a better view of who Hisdisciples are.

# THE WISDOM OF GODJohn 13:34,35: A NEW COMMANDMENT I give unto you, That ye love oneanother; AS I HAVE LOVED YOU, that ye also love one another. BY THIS SHALL ALLMEN KNOW THAT YE ARE MY DISCIPLES, IF YE HAVE LOVE ONE TO ANOTHER.

Mat 5:16: Let your light SO SHINE BEFORE MEN, THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOODWORKS, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

The world may not be able to see every believer in every house heal the sick andraise the dead as important as this may be.More than all else,Jesus wanted theworld to see all His disciples as custodians of good works of love; notjust bigbibles carriers, consistent preachers, their pre-civilization dresses, or their longprayers. JESUS CALLED IT A NEW COMMANDMENT BECAUSE IT IS INDEED NEWAND CANNOT BE FOUND ANYWHERE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.(Luke 6:32-35) Thislove does not just love and care for lovely people, greet nice people, give tofriends, and pray for family members among others. But THIS LOVE smile whenslapped unjustly; pray that God forgives people who hate us without cause; prayGod forgives those who kill our beloved fathers and loved ones; wish well thosewho steal our precious priceless possessions and belongings;love those who seekour downfall and death by all means; smile at careless drivers who caused oralmost caused us accidents; apologize even when we know we are not at fault forpeace sake;take responsibility for wrongs we did not cause; labor without hope of


appreciation; give to widows, orphans, beggars, as much as we would give as giftsto our best friends; let go of our privileges and rights for the sake of peace andcomfort of others; refusing to compromise righteousness in the name of wise orfor fear of men; forgive people before they ask; bear suffering for a long timewithout complaining or bitterness; go through pains with joy and praises on thelips; more and so much more are characters of love that Jesus expect us to use asproofs to the world that we are His disciples. Note: a child of God is not a Mr. NiceGuy, but a follower of Jesus to the letter.

After spending hours praying, giving fat offering in church, reading the bible threetimes a year, and preaching all day in words and with tracts, an unbeliever slapsyou and you so as little as shout back, you have misrepresented Jesus, MYFRIEND, YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO HIM; that person may never learn who aChristian is again till he dies. If you have ever done that, go to God in prayers ofrepentance and receive grace to be different. Let’s be frank, Fanatic Muslimsladies dress more modestly than the best Christians can achieve; do not thinkyour dress is your banner as a Christians. Dear Believer, the next time Jesus willneed you to show that unbeliever who a Christian is; the next time Jesus needsone true Christian to show the world who He is: Please I beg you! I beg you sostrongly! DO NOT FAIL HIM! May God grant us all the grace.

Note: this is concerning the outward life of a believer God wants the world to seeand does not refer to who a Christian truly is on the inside or his inward life.


Wisdom 31:God’s Fiery JudgmentWe have learnt from the world’s normal view that God is coming to judge all menone day; so when we think of God’s judgment, we think of the thieves, killers,fornicators, bad politicians, false prophets, and unjust Christians among others wesee. We believers need to know better!

# THE WISDOM OF GODJer 17:10: I the LORD SEARCH THE HEART, I TRY THE REINS, even to give everyman according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. (Rev 22:12):And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every manACCORDING AS HIS WORK SHALL BE.

1Co 4:5:…the Lord come, who both will bring to light the HIDDEN THINGS OFDARKNESS, and will make manifest THE COUNSELS OF THE HEARTS: and then shallevery man have praise of God.

Rom 2:16: In the day when God shall judge THE SECRETS OF MEN by Jesus Christaccording to my gospel.

1Sa 16:7: …for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outwardappearance, BUT THE LORD LOOKETH ON THE HEART.

You may need to read these scriptures again to get the point, especially Jeremiah17:10 and Revelation 22:12. God will indeed judge the works of men, but the wayHe does that is not by looking at the man’s deeds, it is by looking at the man’sheart. Two men would do the same thing the same way in the same place andGod would judge them differently because He alone sees their heart. As believerswhat does this teach us? We must pay great attention to what we think. (1Cor13:5) Love thinks no evil. Many times we cry when we commit a sin on theoutside, but we don’t care as much whenwe think evil in our hearts. Many timeswe criticize others, insult others,and wish people evil in our heart, but since noone knows and no one hears; we see no need for repentance and tears before


God on the depravity of our heart. Don’t just go about feeling happy you don’tsteal, or kill or lie; instead, rejoice that:IF ALL YOUR SECRET THOUGHTS ANDIMAGINATIONS ARE PUBLISHED AND SCREAMED OUT EVERYWHERE YOU GO ATEVERY TIME, PEOPLE WOULD STILL THINK YOU ARE AS CHRISTIANLY AS YOULOOKED. The Old Testament focused on what people do and little or no referenceto their hearts; they were free to think what they want in their hearts but makesure they obey God on the outside. This New Testament is different: it is the heartfirst or nothing else matters. Another thing God will judge is what you do in secretthat no other person knows or sees. Believers, you and I need to pay moreattention to what we do in the secret than what we do in the open.The Word isthe Judge of today (Hebrews 4:12; 1Cor 11:31). This matter cannot be overemphasized, only the Holy Spirit can reveal the urgency of this matter to you thanmy words can express. I pray He shows you what He showed me and much more!


Wisdom 32:Sorrow, Tears and WeepingWe feel sorrowful and weep when calamities befall us: when there is adisappointment, shattered dreams, hopeless situations, oppressions, disgrace,sicknesses, failures, and all kinds of discomforts. We may be justified at times tofeel sorrowful and cry out to God, yet we should learn to rejoice and praise God inthe face of trials. But God’s wisdom shows us a better reason to weep.

# THE WISDOM OF GODThere are several valid and precious tears a believer can shed in God’s presence;this teaching will show us a few.

1. The Tears of Loss of God’s PresenceAnd Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cockcrow, thou shalt deny me thrice. AND HE WENT OUT, AND WEPT BITTERLY. (Mat26:75) And about the ninth hour JESUS CRIED WITH A LOUD VOICE, saying, …MyGod, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Mat 27:46)

God will never forsake us as He forsook Jesus on the cross. But the question to usis: do we cry and weep when we see we have left God’s presence? Do we shedtears when we transgress His commandments? Do we even perceive it when Godis not pleased with us or our spiritual impulses are dead? Dear believer, wake up!These are tears unto love, restoration, and repentance and not untocondemnation.

2. The Tears of Compassion and IntercessionJesus wept. (John 11:35); And when he was come near, he beheld the city, andwept over it, (Luke 19:41); My little children, of whom I travail in birth again untilChrist be formed in you, (Gal 4:19)

Do we weep and shed tears when we see the affliction of others and are movedto intercede for them in prayers? Or we criticize, scorn and gossip about them?


Does the spiritual growth of other believers move us into sorrowful tears andprayers before God?

3. The Tears of Conformity to Christ’s Image…Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts…Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone;because I am a man of unclean lips… (Isa 6:3) But we all, with open face beholdingas in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory toglory… (2Co 3:18)

As believers, is the Glory, the Love, the Image and the Holiness of Christ revealedto us enough to drive us to tears, as it reveals our own depravity? Or we alwayssee ourselves as holy, pure, and perfect even before God’s throne? Does thedesire to become like Christ drive us to weeping in God’s presence?

4. The Tears of The Poor in SpiritThen saith he unto them, My soul is EXCEEDING SORROWFUL, even unto death…And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O myFather, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but asthou wilt. (Mat 26:38, 39) And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven,STRENGTHENING HIM. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and hissweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. (Luk22:43,44)

Do we go to God’s presence admitting our weakness in tears and sorrow as welook up to Him for strength? Or there is no mountain too high to climb for us inour spiritual life enough to drive us to tears?

5. The Tears of Freedom from the WorldHeb 5:5-8: So also Christ …Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered upprayers and supplications WITH STRONG CRYING AND TEARS unto him that wasable to SAVE HIM FROM DEATH, and was heard in that he feared; Though he werea Son, yet LEARNED HE OBEDIENCE BY THE THINGS WHICH HE SUFFERED;


Do we cry so we can be able to live a perfect life before God and live a life void ofsin? Do we cry and shed tears in God’s presence so He can grant us the grace tolearn obedience by all means possible even if it means suffering?

This is a highly concise teaching. May the Holy Spirit Himself take these Wordsand shed them all in your heart.


Wisdom 33:My attitude towards me.Growing up, we have been configured to seek to be better than others, or howelse will our parents be proud of us. We thus grew up always trying tobuildourselves monuments in whatever we do for ourselves or for others. We aretaught that we cannot love others except we love ourselves first;so I must do mybest to be the best I can be for myself; I must get the best portion, best spouse,and reach the best height, to mention a few.We are configured to develop self-confidence and self-esteem among others. This is good from every man’s point ofview.

# WISDOM OF GODRev 12:11: And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word oftheir testimony; and THEY LOVED NOT THEIR LIVES UNTO THE DEATH.

Luke 14:26: If any man come to me, AND HATE NOT …HIS OWN LIFE also, hecannot be my disciple.

The world offers a cheap substitute of God’s true Wisdom. Adam’s first reactionto sin is to shift blame on his wife and justify himself. Jesus did not come all theway from heaven to show us how to love our own self some more. He showed ushow to suffer in place of others; He showed us how to be shamed so others canbe praised and honored; He showed us how to take the servant position whileothers are treated as masters. If you doubt it, just look at the cross. Jesus’message is that we hate our own life even when it means pains for Him or for ourneighbors. This does not mean we are supposed to live despondently, beatourselves down and never expect any good out of life; it means even though weare craving for the best and excellence we are not in the unholy competition oftrying to outshine everyone else as the world seeks. (Phi 2:3) Let nothing be donethrough strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind LET EACH ESTEEM OTHERBETTER THAN THEMSELVES.Let us get out of the mindset of me first. The Worldpreaches self-confidence and self-esteem; God says this self must die. The onlypart where we come before others is as pertaining to our spiritual life and walk


with God (1 Tim 4:16). God’s Word warns that we first take heed to ourselves.Thiswisdom is also deeper than this post can explain. I pray the Holy Spirit will purgeyour daily activities by this Word in Jesus name.


Wisdom 34:Working for GodAcross world religions are people wanting to work for God one way or the other;either do benevolence for men or work for their god or God in some other directways possible. This mindset is also in the church, but we should know better.

#THE WISDOM OF GODWe believers have been taught to work for God and work with God aswe walkwith Him; yet, there are greater things God wants us to know about all works forHim.There are more but we will share these two:

1. God MUST do His WorkI am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the samebringeth forth much fruit: FOR WITHOUT ME YE CAN DO NOTHING (Joh 15:5);Forit is GOD which worketh in you BOTH TO WILL AND TO DO of his goodpleasure(Phi 2:13)

We did a lot of wonderful things before we were born again;we couldn’t steal,fornicate, or kill; some of us even helped people; we were obedient; we preachedand prayed before wewere ever born again; yet Jesus said “WITHOUT ME YE CANDO NOTHING”. What does this tell us? It means a believer can do a lot of goodthings without the power of God, but with the strength of his flesh; such gooddeeds are not acceptable before God. Our offerings of service to God must first beHis will, it must then be good, perfect and acceptable before God (Rom 12:1,2). Itmeans we must find out WHAT God wants us to do, do it WHEN He wants us todo and do it HOW He wants us to do it. If either of the pieces is missing, then Godhas being kicked out of His work.Tendencies of pride come because we began todo God’s work for him in our way. (1Cor 4:7; 1:29)

2. Man says What, God says Why!1Co 13:3: And though I bestow ALL MY GOODS to feed the poor, and though I giveMY BODY TO BE BURNED, and have not charity, it PROFITETH ME NOTHING.


Believers are always clamoring about working more for God; God on the otherhand is more particular about why we are working for Him. It is not the size of thework, it is the why. Is it not serious that a man canSELL ALL HIS POSSESSION TOFEED THE POOR and yet, God says such man has a wrong heart and gets noreward? What about a man who suffered and was burnt to death for the sake ofthe Gospel? God says He wasn’t doing it for love and He gets nothing? Think onthese things. That daily prayers, your fasting, going to church, preaching,evangelism, and your offerings, among others; are you doing it because you loveGod truly as appreciation of His love (1John 4:19); or because you are trying toescape destruction and trying to get some more favor from Him?Is it all about youand your needs or all about HIM?

Think on these things, the day will declare it. It will be revealed by fire when Godwill judge every good deed and know of what sort it is. God’s fire of Agape lovewill test every deed of saints. (Songs 8:7; 1Cor 3:12-15) Judge yourself now, onlyyou can do that through the revelation of God’s Word by His Spirit. (1Cor 11:31;Heb 4:12)


Wisdom 35:Who is of Greatest Value in Heaven and in Earth?If we talk about the most valuable person on earth; the world has several clues;but in heaven, the universe and the earth, the world has no clue. Christiansmeasure it in terms of sphere of influence, souls won, and lives touched. But let’shear what God has to say.

# THE WISDOM OF GODIsaiah 66:1,2: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is myfootstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of myrest? For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been,saith the LORD: BUT TO THIS MAN WILL I LOOK, even to him that is poor and of acontrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

Let me explain this scripture to you, it contains great revelation. Permit me toparaphrase what God is saying:

The LORD said: “The whole Heaven is not so important to me; it is simply what Iuse as my throne; and the earth; it is nothing but my foot stool, I don’t as much asvalue it. If heaven is not a big deal and earth is just nothing, what do you thinkabout the small temple you built for me inside the earth, you think I value it somuch? No I don’t, because these are all things I made with my own hands, theycome so easy, they have been existing and are nothing much. But there is asomething I will REGARD WITH PLEASURE, a man I behold, consider, regard, andHAVE RESPECT FOR more than heaven and earth, a man who is valuable to methan the whole universe: IT IS A MAN WHO IS HUMBLE (POOR), BROKEN ANDPOOR IN HEART (CONTRITE IS SPIRIT), AND A MAN THAT GREATLY VALUE ANDRESPECT (TREMBLES AT) MY WORD.

The Word translated “look” in verse two is from the Hebrew word “nabat” thatmeans “to REGARD with pleasure, favor or care: - (cause to) behold, consider,REGARD, HAVE RESPECT, see”. This shows us what God is saying from verse one:God is saying He doesn’t value the heavens or respectsthe earth; what He greatly


values beyond them all is ahumble man. A contrite man is more valuable than thewhole universe. A man who values His Word is more important to God than thewhole riches and achievement of the earth. What are you chasing today, moreriches, more money, more miracles, more gift of the Spirit, more earthly riches, ormore heavenly reward? They are all good, but God says they are all not asimportant to Him as that one man who is very humble, contrite and trembles atHis Word; a man who is like Him in value and nature (Philippians 2:5-11).

Change your focus today and pray that God refocuses your heart,your passion,and your prayers. Do you want to be respected by God or you want to berespected by men? DO YOU WANT MEN TO CLAP FOR YOU ON EARTH OR YOUWANT THE ALMIGHTY TO CLAP FOR YOU SOME DAY IN HEAVEN. CHOOSE YOUTHIS DAY WHICH YOU WANT. May the Holy Spirit purge your heart andconscience with these Word.


Wisdom 36What is Wisdom?As we conclude this series, we will consider what wisdom is and how to get it. TheWorld defines wisdom by results. The world’s way or explanation of desiredresults is what they call wisdom, irrespective of the means. As long as there areobvious, tested, proved, and undeniable results and facts, the world bases aprinciple and wisdom on this.

# THE WISDOM OF GOD1Co 1:24: But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, CHRIST THEPOWER OF GOD, AND THE WISDOM OF GOD.

God’s Wisdom “may” never see obvious results in this peanut world nor even seeglorious results in one’sshort lifetime; but truly I say to you: God’s Wisdom standsfrom everlasting to everlasting. First, Scriptures shows us that CHRIST IS THEEXPRESS REPRESENTATION OF THE WISDOM OF GOD. If you want to learn howwise God is -That Almighty who runs the Universe since eternity past; you don’tneed an interview with Him in person; you simply need to study Jesus, study Hislifestyle, study His Words; then you will become as wise as God Himself. This isnot a wishful thinking, but an inheritance God wants for us in Christ. For He whohas seen Jesus has seen God. (John 14:9)

Many Christians say “My Christianity does not make me a fool” IT DOES MAKEYOU A FOOL – A FOOL FOR CHRIST BUT A WISE MAN BEFORE GOD. Do not be likethose who chose to be “WISE IN CHRIST” LUKEWARM CHRISTIANS.

1Co 4:10: WE (the Apostles) ARE FOOLS FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, but ye (theCorinthian Church) are WISE IN CHRIST; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye arehonourable, but we are despised.

Jam 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle,and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, andwithout hypocrisy.


There is a way we can measure what is wise and what is not. God’s Word gives usa clue: anything we call wise must first be pure, with nothing against God’s Word;foster peace with men and peace with God; not seek to struggle with others;must go along with being merciful and forgiving; must produce the fruits of theSpirit; must not promote partiality; and must be without pretense. Pursuewisdom; God’s Raw Material on Wisdom (Jesus) “THE BIBLE” contains secrets shutup since the world’s foundation, they can only be refined and revealed by theLight the Holy Spirit shines upon all those who are ready to pay the price. He isnot a Respecter of persons. Spend the rest of your life seeking Jesus as you dailyread, study, and with fervent prayers meditate on the Word.

I commit you into the Hand of God and the Word of His Grace which is able totransform you. I pray for all readers and followers of this Wisdom series that: Godwill help us by His Spirit to be doers and not mere teachers and readers. This Ipray not by my righteousness but by the name of Him who is our Right Standingwith God–even JESUS.


IN CONCLUSIONThanks be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who is the Author and Hewho commissioned this Wisdom project. I owe Him all the encouragement,strength, finance, the praise, and glory of this work. If there is any mistake in thiswork, it would be the parts where I have refused to walk in the Spirit and refuseHis corrections. Unto Him be all the praise. He alone is the Father and the Teacherof the Word. I also want to thank the Holy Spirit who seats me daily at Jesus feetagainst my stubbornness, weariness, hard heartedness and carnality; He patientlyshowed me and taught me to do and to teach these things; you cannot imaginewhat I have made Him go through to make this happen.

I also want to thank everyone who has been a part of this work. These are onlythe few we can contain in this teaching. There are much more indeed. Stay inGod's Word and don't you dare leave until God has revealed His way to you. Godbless you richly.

I teach not as if I've already reached the goal or have already completed thecourse. But I run to win that which Jesus Christ has already won for me. Brothersand sisters, I can't consider myself a winner yet. This is what I do: I don't lookback, I lengthen my stride, and I run straight toward the goal to win the prize thatGod's heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus. Whoever has a mature faith should thinkthis way. And if you think differently, (I pray that) God will show you how to think.However, we should be guided by what we have learned so far. (Philippian 4:12-16)

Thank you for all your time to read, your supports and encouragement thus far.May God reward you and bless you richly.

I commit you into the Hand of God and the Word of His Grace which is able totransform you. I pray for all readers and followers of this Wisdom series that: Godwill help us by His Spirit to be doers and not mere teachers and readers. This Ipray not by my righteousness but by the name of Him who is our Right Standingwith God – even JESUS. Grace and Peace!

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