Wisdom

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. Proverbs 11:17

If you are a baptized Christian, you are already a minister. Whether you are ordained or not is immaterial. No matter how you react, the statement remains true. You may be surprised, alarmed, pleased, antagonized, suspicious, acquiescent, scornful, or enraged. Nevertheless, you are a minister of Christ. Francis O. Ayres

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Proverbs 4:6, New International Version

But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. Acts 2:24, New International Version

Faith given back to us after a night of doubt is a stronger thing, and far more valuable to us than faith that has never been tested. Elizabeth Goudge

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9, New International Version

Human beings divide the human race horizontally: upper class, middle class, lower class. But Christ divides it vertically: to the right and to the left; and its Christ’s division which will stand. Unknown

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17, New International Version

Strength of character may be acquired at work, but beauty of character is learned at home. There the affections are trained. There the gentle life reaches us, the true heaven life. In one word, the family circle is the supreme conductor of Christianity. Henry Drummond

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17, New International Version