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11/16/2017

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Wisdom
 Toni Smothers
 
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
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Scripture Quote:  Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalms 139:23-24 (NIV)
 
The way everlasting, or the way that is right in our own eyes could be not quite so right in God's estimation. When Christians ask God to show them offensive behaviors that they are unaware of, it can be pretty uncomfortable to face those weaknesses. Nevertheless, we will grow in wisdom as a result. The distinguishing mark of a wise person is their continued pursuit of knowledge and understanding. It seems that our culture values data more than understanding and expects immediate insight by way of all the great experts available to them by way of the great big internet.
 
The Christian who cherishes wisdom is already wiser than “the experts” because he will always continue to seek additional understanding from God's Word, as well as wise council in prayer. The more we comprehend, the more we realize how much more there is to learn and the less we will want to rely on faulty personal judgements. No matter how wise a person becomes, his or her wisdom remains wholly dependent on Divine Insight. Formally or informally educated, Christians who ponder, observe, and ask God for insight, will begin to see their own faults and understand their need to constantly seek God's enlightenment.
 
Today’s meditation: We shouldn’t overestimate our own cleverness.
 
Memory Verse: Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD. Lamentations 3:40 (NIV)


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​Sabiduría
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Lectura bíblica: 1 Corintios 1: 26-29
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Cita de las Escrituras: Búscame, Dios, y conoce mi corazón; ponme a prueba y conoce mis pensamientos ansiosos. Ve si hay alguna forma ofensiva en mí, y guíame en el camino eterno. Salmos 139: 23-24 (NVI)
 
El camino eterno, o el camino correcto a nuestros propios ojos, podría no ser tan correcto en la estimación de Dios. Cuando los cristianos le piden a Dios que les muestre comportamientos ofensivos que desconocen, puede ser bastante incómodo enfrentar esas debilidades. Sin embargo, creceremos en sabiduría como resultado. La marca distintiva de una persona sabia es su búsqueda continua de conocimiento y comprensión. Parece que nuestra cultura valora más los datos que la comprensión y espera una visión inmediata a través de todos los grandes expertos disponibles a través del gran Internet.
 
El cristiano que valora la sabiduría ya es más sabio que "los expertos" porque siempre continuará buscando una comprensión adicional de la Palabra de Dios, así como un consejo sabio en la oración. Cuanto más comprendamos, más nos daremos cuenta de cuánto más hay para aprender y menos querremos confiar en juicios personales erróneos. No importa cuán sabia se vuelva una persona, su sabiduría permanece totalmente dependiente de la Visión divina. Educados de manera formal o informal, los cristianos que reflexionan, observan y le piden a Dios una idea, comenzarán a ver sus propias fallas y comprenderán su necesidad de buscar constantemente la iluminación de Dios.
 
La meditación de hoy: no debemos sobreestimar nuestra propia astucia.
 
Verso de Memoria: Examinemos nuestros caminos y pruébelos, y volvamos al Señor. Lamentaciones 3:40 (NVI)

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    Bio: Toni Smothers has written articles for “Total Health”, “Let’s Live”, “People In Action” and “The North American Mentor” magazines.  She is a member of the Faithwriters.com writing community and was previously the editor for the teen section of their on-line magazine. She has written many programs, sermons, and skits and has edited several websites. Additionally, she has answered hundreds of questions for GotQuestions.org, a biblical resource site. Here is just one of their many testimonials: "Thank you for this insightful website! I was able to look up many questions I have asked over the years since becoming saved. The site is easy to navigate and gave me so much biblical background for answers that I feel my armor has been strengthened. You and your staff be encouraged to continue to speak the truth for God's glory." When Toni is not writing, she can usually be found cuddling with her 5 pound, furry, Chihuahua muse, “Princess Sweet Pea.” Toni Smothers studied homeopathy extensively and became a proficient layman. She wrote about homeopathy for “Total Health” and “Let’s Live” magazines. Smothers describes her experience befriending a refugee family from Laos in her article published in the travel magazine, “People in Action.” Additionally, “American Mentor” magazine has published some of her poetry. Smothers drew upon her fun experiences as a youth pastor to provide the needed insight to function as the editor of the teen section of “Faithwriters” magazine and she is a member of the Faithwriters.com writer’s community. 

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