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SOME THOUGHTS ON WISDOM.

When faced with difficult situations, most people seek expedient solutions in the hope that those involved will be willing to accept compromise. But it is far wiser to have in view the righteous requirements of God, with such gains as make for holiness, followed by everlasting spirit life in the paradise of God. (Rom 6:22 NEB). For this to be fulfilled, one's decisions in life must have everlasting Spirit principles in view.

Those called upon to make important decisions on behalf of society would have far greater success if the underlying causes of the transgressions in society were exposed to the light of God's Word. Only by taking such factors into account would those qualified make wise decisions and administer true justice, avoiding the pitfalls of ministering with a self-righteous attitude.

Experience, knowledge, and a comprehensive understanding of spiritual matters are essential in the advancement of the Will of God, both now and in the age to come. With reference to the perfect Spirit Law of God, there is nothing more important than the creation of one's spirit in accordance with it. (James 1:25). In Wisdom of Solomon it is written: "...youth come quickly to perfection will shame the man grown old in sin. Men will see the wise man's end, without understanding what the Lord had purposed for him and why He took him into safe keeping". (4:16,17 NEB). Godless men do not understand why a wise man would choose to suffer for righteousness' sake. (Matt 5:10).

Sadly, although Solomon wrote extensively on the subject of wisdom, toward the end of his life he did not subject himself to the Will of God and so ended up worshipping false gods. (1 Kings 11:1-13). He sinned against God after having acquired knowledge of the many facets of wisdom, and failed to acquire a created spirit. But it was through the young Solomon's request that Almighty God made public a record of wisdom within the reach of human minds. (1 Kings 3:11-14).

Rebellious dispositions deviating from righteousness are revealed by their deeds. Though their reaction to being discovered may be an emotional display, the truth cannot be hidden. If we wish our problems to be solved, we must meditate upon these things. Only when wickedness is publicly exposed, and the benefits of pursuing righteousness are truly accepted, will mankind take their first step on the "Way of Holiness" toward everlasting spirit life. (Isaiah 35:8 10).

ONE OF THE MANY FACETS OF WISDOM.
Relatively few have come to know this very important facet of wisdom according to the foreknowledge of God: That since Adam, Almighty God has been creating the spirit of His sons, with each a "new creation". (Gal 6:15). That although the fleshly form of Adam was created physically perfect, all mankind born since Adam are born into sin inherited from Adam and his offspring. The sin of Adam proved that his spirit was not created perfect at the instant his flesh was. Since Adam, relatively few have been, or are being, progressively created in spirit for the promised resurrection to an everlasting spirit body "just as it has pleased Him". (See 1 Cor 15:35-38). It takes time and sufferings for the spirit of man to be created in the "image" and "likeness" of God and His Son. The spirit of man is not created instantly perfect from birth. (Gen 1:26).

SOME QUALITIES RELATED TO WISDOM.
"But the wisdom from above is in the first place pure; and then peace-loving, considerate, and open to reason; it is straightforward and sincere, rich in mercy and in the kindly deeds that are its fruit." (James 3:17 NEB). Sadly, fools make such statements as, 'What we are when we are born, that is what we will always be', and so never acquire knowledge of the truth.

25/9/90.