The book of James inverts the world’s value system, contrasting the way of the Word with the way of the world, and urging us to choose the way of the Word.
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The Wisdom of Pursuing Christ
The key to living a life of wisdom is to recognize that the things that matter most are the things the world cannot provide.
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An Inverted Value System
Each one of us needs a Copernican shift from an egocentric world to a Christocentric world. We must dethrone self and enthrone Christ every day.
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A World that Cannot Satisfy
The goal of the book of Ecclesiastes is to make us long for more than this world can provide.
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The Wisdom of Fearing God
Apart from God, you have no hope. But the book of Ecclesiastes teaches us that there is hope, and there is wisdom in fearing God.
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How to Find Meaning in Life According to Solomon
What gives your life meaning? Conventional wisdom abounds telling us how to find meaning in life. On the surface, much of it sounds like good advice. The problem is, every one of them will ultimately fail to bring you meaning and satisfaction. According to Solomon, two key truths must guide us if we are to live meaningful lives.
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Is This All There Is?
“Is this all there is?” This is the question we find ourselves asking when we achieve a goal, thinking it will have given us our heart’s desire. But whether we strive for popularity, power, possessions, or prestige, we will find that the things of this world cannot satisfy us.
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Psalms 119 and 127: A Firm Foundation
One of the wisest things you can do is to put your unflinching trust in God. If your joy is dependent on circumstances, it will not be stable. On the other hand, surrendering to God provides ultimate security and satisfaction.
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Psalms 37 and 73: Hope Despite Injustice
Either life is meaningless, or it isn’t—there are no options in between. If life is meaningless, then this temporal world is all we have, and it will quickly pass away. But the wisdom Psalms teach us the truth: life has meaning, and that meaning is rooted in our eternal God.
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The Wisdom Psalms
Do you want to know how to have an eternal perspective? The wisdom psalms focus on cultivating this long-term mindset, teaching us to fix our hearts and our minds on what is truly ultimate rather than living for short-term gain.
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