Wednesday, March 26, 2008 by Big Kahuna.

So what is the genesis of wisdom? There was certainly wisdom on display in the lives of many in the book of Genesis: Noah, Abraham, and Joseph are wonderful examples of men whose wisdom led them to greatness. In all cases, wisdom was displayed in their lives by hearing God’s command and obeying it. Can we say then that wisdom originates with God, particularly in His Word? Wouldn’t wisdom on our part then be obedience to that command? If we would live wisely we would follow God’s commands for the conduct of our lives, love the Lord your God with everything within you and love your neighbor as yourself. We think we know how to do that yet do any of us keep that first command well? Read the rest of this entry »

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Wednesday, March 26, 2008 by Big Kahuna.

The word Genesis simply means beginning. The book begins with the words, “In the beginning God…” It makes sense then that if all things began at God’s initiative then He has greater wisdom than anything that comes after those words. If that is logical, then why did Eve think fruit could impart greater wisdom? Wouldn’t something have to demonstrate its wisdom in order to hold the promise of sharing it? We can’t make fun of Eve as simple or foolish if we do the same things. Think about some of the superstitions in our world that believe in the power of inanimate objects and you’ll see that we haven’t advanced far beyond Eve’s belief in the power of fruit. Read the rest of this entry »

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