Increase your wisdom and you will increase the favor of God, and man over your life.
Any Increment of the Fear (reverence) of God in your life, increases the favor of God In your life.
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Wisdom Is The Principal Thing. (Proverbs 4:7). God Is Not A Man--He Cannot Lie .(Numbers 23:19).
Posts by Maurice Armstrong:
Unfathomable…
When we think you know all there is to know about God, He then takes us deeper and higher, and in utter amazement we humbly declare– your ways Lord; they are infinite.
O the depth of the riches, both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! (Romans 11:33).
Our best and deepest thoughts are nowhere close to the depth of God’s wisdom and knowledge.
The queen of the south, came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon… and, Behold… A greater than Solomon is here. (Luke 11:31).
Endowed with The Wisdom of God, kings, and queens will come from near and far to hear what we have to say.
“Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”(Luke 2:52).
When we increase in Wisdom, we alternately and ultimately increase the favor of God and man over/in our lives.
Of all our desires, none can be compared to wisdom. (Proverbs 3:15).
For an Ornament of Grace and a Crown of Glory…get wisdom. (Proverbs 4:9).
For the highest promotions and greatest honor–exalt and embrace Wisdom. (Proverbs 4:9).
Where Shall Wisdom Be Found?
“Surely there is a vein for the silver and a place for gold where they find it.
Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.
As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire.
The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.
There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture’s eye hath not seen:
The lion’s whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.
He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots.
He cutteth out rivers among the rocks, and his eye seeth every precious thing.
He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hidden bringeth he forth to light.
But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
Seeing it is hidden from the eyes of all living and kept close from the fowls of the air.
Destruction and death say… We’ve heard the fame thereof with our ears.
God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.
For He looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;
To make the weight for the winds, and he weigheth the waters by measure.
When he made a decree for the rain and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom: and to depart from evil is understanding.”
(Job 28:1-28)
The Fruit Of Wisdom
Written by strongwords57@gmail.com
The effect of Wisdom is to make us more humble, more joyful. more godly, more quick-sighted, and resolute in doing His will.
But the fruit of Wisdom is Christlikeness–Peace, Humility, and Love. (James 3:17).
Thus, the kind of Wisdom that God waits to give to those who ask him, is Wisdom that binds us to himself — Wisdom that will find expression in a spirit of faith, and a life of faithfulness.
Your Words…
Your words demonstrate your Wisdom (or the lack thereof).
Wisdom requires hearing, understanding, and acting on the word. (Doing exactly what He said).
When you hear and understand God’s word… you can speak with confidence and boldness.
Jesus our perfect example, taught, as one having authority, and not as the scribes. (Matthew 7:29).
The wise VS The Fool
- The wise man builds his house on the rock. (Matthew 7:24).
The fool builds his house on the sand. (Matthew 7:26).
2. A wise man will hear and increase learning.(Proverbs 1:5).
Fools despise wisdom and instructions. (Proverbs 1:7).
3. The ear of the Wise seeks knowledge. (Proverbs 18:15).
Fools hate knowledge. (Proverbs 1:22).
4. The wise shall inherit Glory::
But shame shall be the promotion of Fools (Proverbs 3:35).
wisdom keys
Wisdom keys…
The Reward of Wisdom
My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for […]
Wisdom keys
Wisdom keys…
The Building Process.
To build you need: Purpose –What will the building be used for. This will determine how the foundation is built; where the windows and doors are located. Do you need a kitchen? bathrooms? bedrooms? steps? etc. Plans: You’ll need approved architectural drawings. A wise man will follow instructions. A qualified […]
The Battle Is Not Yours.
Whatever the battle you may find yourself in –regardless of who, what, where, when, or why– The Word of the Lord says harken or hear this–Thus saith the Lord God unto you…Be not afraid nor be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours but […]
My Son…(Proverbs)
My son, hear the instructions of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother. (1:8). My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. (1:10). My son, walk not thou in the way with sinners, refrain thy foot from their path. (1:15). My son, … receive my words, […]
The Beatitudes Explained…
#1. Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit–for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Vs. 3 To be poor in spirit is not an endorsement of poverty. It is the recognition of our emptiness without God. God resists the proud but gives grace to the Humble. (James 4:6). #2. Blessed Are […]
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-9).
Wisdom In Times Of Chaos.
Are you experiencing Envy, Strife, Confusion, Chaos, and Evil…well here is wisdom–the wise thing to do… Take time to Purify your heart By all means be Peaceable Be Gentle Be Teachable Be Merciful and show kindness Be Impartial Get rid of Hypocrisy Read (James 3:17,18) PS. You cannot accomplish any […]
Let Us Make Man
CREATED IN THE IMAGE AND LIKENESS OF GOD AND ENDOWED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT WE POSSESS THE UNPARALLELED POTENTIAL TO CREATE THE WORLD IN WHICH WE CHOOSE TO LIVE BY THE WORDS WE SPEAK. “Through faith, we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God.”(Hebrews 11:3). GOD… […]
Right & Wrong
It’s never wrong to do what’s right, and It’s never right to do what’s wrong. Repentance Is Never A substitute for Obedience. We Honor God By Obedience To His word. “Go and Sin No More” (John 8:11). When We Obey, Miracles Happen–He Turns Water Into Wine. (John 2:1-11). Sin No […]
The Proof of Faith:
“Obedience Is The Only Proof of Our Faith In God.“ Dr. Mike Murdock.
Matilda
Matilda told such Dreadful LiesIt made one Gasp and Stretch one’s EyesHer Aunt, who, from her Earliest YouthHad kept a Strict Regard for TruthAttempted to Believe Matilda: The effort very nearly killed herAnd would have done so, had not SheDiscovered this Infirmity. For once, towards the Close of DayMatilda, growing […]
Our Mission…
Church Mission
WISDOM Is The Principal Thing. (Proverbs 4:7).
“Seeing the multitude, he opened his mouth and taught them…” ( Matthew 5:1).
There are multitudes right here in these United States, who no longer serve the Lord Jesus Christ. They have lost their first love and have grown cold and indifferent to the will and purpose of God. They still believe in God and will testify that they still pray, but their walk is not in the spirit but in the flesh.
The Bible says they that are in the flesh cannot please God. (Romans 8:8).
As a pastor, it is my responsibility to Preach and Teach the Word of God. “Not with enticing words of man’s wisdom–lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect–but in the demonstration of the Spirit and power. That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
My assignment, therefore, is to emphasize, with all diligence, the importance of Obedience to “The Word of God.
Behold! To obey is better than to sacrifice…(1 Samuel15:22).
And, “Repentance is never a substitute for obedience.”
- The Bible says, God Is Not A Man –He Cannot Lie (Numbers23:19).
- “Be ye Doers of The Word and not Hearers only. (James 1:22).
- Also, Hebrews 6:18. reminds us that “It is impossible for God to lie.” Therefore whenever he speaks, obedience is the only expected response.
- In His closing remarks, of his first sermon– “The Sermon On The Mount” Jesus declared “Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock” (Matthew 7:24).
- In response to a gracious compliment from a woman in the crowd, Jesus said, “Yea rather, blessed are they that Hear The Word and keep it. (Luke 11:27,28).
- Also, at the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee, Mary the mother of Jesus said to the servants, “Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it.” (John 2:5).
- Again In James 1:22, the Bible says, “Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only…”
- Finally, In the book of Revelation, John said–“I heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet saying, “I Am Alpha and Omega, The First and The Last…He That Hath An Ear, Let Him Hear What The Spirit Saith Unto The Churches. (Revelation 1:11, 2:11,17,29, 3:6,13,22).
My Son… (Proverbs)
My son, hear the instructions of thy father and forsake not the law of thy mother. (1:8).
- My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. (1:10).
- My son, walk not thou in the way with sinners, refrain thy foot from their path. (1:15).
- My son, … receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee. (2:1).
- My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. (3:1).
- My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction. (3:11).
- My son, let them not depart from thy eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion. (3:21)
- My son, hear and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. (4:10).
- My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. (4:20).
- My son, attend unto my wisdom and bow thine ear to my understanding. (5:1).
- My son, why will thou be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? (5:20)
- My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou has stricken thy hand with a stranger thou art snared with the words of thy mouth…. (6:1).
- My son, keep thy father’s commandments and forsake not the law of thy mother. (6:20).
- My son, keep my words and lay up my commandments with thee. (7:1).
“Wisdom Is The Principal Thing…(Proverbs 4:7).
Our Assignment Is… “To Build Spiritual Houses”–for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
At “The Wisdom Centre-TNJ, (Trenton New Jersey)”Our focus is on Building Spiritual Houses–For an Habitation of God Through the Spirit.
“Ye also as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house….” (1 Peter 2:5).
“…built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ being the chief cornerstone….”
“…builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:20-22).
(1 Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:20-22, Matthew 7:24).
When Moses was about to build the tabernacle–The Lord said, “See that you make all things after the pattern which was shewed thee in the mount. (Exodus 25:40, Hebrews 8:5).
To maintain the pattern– we must hear the word and do it.
In Deuteronomy 28:1 “Hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments.”`
In John 14:15, “If you love me keep my commandments.”
Building upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, with Jesus Christ, as the chief cornerstone.
These are just some of the scriptures that guide our mission in this 21st. Century. We are determined to do things differently. As we refocus on doing the word and not just hearing it; we expect a greater demonstration of the Spirit and power of God in our lives.
Therefore, my speech and preaching are not with enticing words of mans’ wisdom, but in the demonstration of the Spirit and power of God; that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
God is not a man –He cannot lie!
Hath he said it, and shall he not do it?
Hath he spoken, and shall he not make it Good?
“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh is there anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:18).
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The Sower, The seed, and “The Good Ground.”
As the sower went out–some seeds (The seed is “The Word”) fell by the wayside, and the birds devoured them, some fell on stony ground where they had not much earth, and though they sprung up, they were scorched by the sun and they withered away.
Some seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up and choked them.
But, others fell into Good Ground: These are they that hear the Word and understand it, which also bringeth forth much fruit. (Matthew 13:1-23).
SERMONS:
How many sermons have you heard?
How much of what you’ve heard, have you understood, and applied to your life?
Is the word bringing forth fruit in you? ?
Is it changing you to become more like Him?
Is your mind being renewed.?
So many questions and so much more.
We attend Church so often, hear the word and yet, we’re still the same.
Same attitudes, habits, lust, worldliness, filthy conversations, pride, envy, jealousy, bitterness, unforgiveness, and the list goes on. But we’ve been in church for years hearing the word–in one ear and out the other.
As much word as some of us have already heard we should be far better than we are, but, the word falls by the wayside, on stony ground or among the thorns. So little falls on good ground.
We’ve forgotten that it’s our responsibility to receive the word and apply it. Hear the word and do it. The word must be believed and acted upon. Be not hearers only but doers also. (James 1:22).
Learning Obedience is, therefore, our primary focus at “The Wisdom Centre”
Since we are in fact naughty by nature, Obedience must be learned. We send our dogs to obedience school so they will not pee in the house, yet as children of God, we give so little attention to obeying the word of God.
In rebellion, we are determined to do things our way, yet we want God’s blessings.
All these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God… (Deuteronomy 28:1)
God Is Not A Man –He cannot lie. Whatsoever he says to you–Just do it… (John 2:5).
Wisdom Keys
Wisdom keys…
What does it mean to be a sheep?
9 Shocking Reasons Why God Compares Us to Sheep In the Bible. (From:Sharing is Caring! Mom Remade.com) Do you ever wonder why God compares us to sheep in the Bible? Is it that we are cute and cuddly like them, or is there more to the comparison? There has to […]
The Favor of God…1/26/21
It is written, “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke2:52) Increase your wisdom and you will increase the favor of God, and man over your life.
Unfathomable:
When you think you know all there is to know about God, He then takes us deeper and higher, and in utter amazement we humbly declare– your ways Lord; they are infinite. O the depth of the riches, both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his […]
The Wise / The Fool.
The wise man builds his house on the rock. (Matthew 7:24). The fool builds his house on the sand. (Matthew 7:26). 2. A wise man will hear and increase learning. (Proverbs 1:5). Fools despise wisdom and instructions. (Proverbs 1:7). 3. The ear of the Wise seeks knowledge. (Proverbs 18:15). Fools […]
I Forgive You.
I Forgive You: When someone has wronged us in any way, we get upset. We want to say certain things to them, even do things to them, like playing the payback game, tit-for-tat, as we say. But the word teaches us to forgive those that wrong us, no […]
Your Words…
Your words demonstrate your Wisdom (or lack thereof). Wisdom requires hearing, understanding and acting on the word. (Doing exactly what He said). When you hear and understand the word… you can speak with confidence and boldness. Jesus our perfect example, taught as one having authority, and not as the scribes. […]
The Fruit of Wisdom.
The effect of Wisdom is to make us more humble, more joyful. more godly, more quick-sighted and resolute in doing His will. But the fruit of Wisdom is Christlikeness–Peace, Humility, and Love. (James 3:17). Thus, the kind of Wisdom that God waits to give to those who ask him, is […]
Where shall Wisdom be found?
“Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. 2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. 3 He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow […]