The opening of Proverbs, a wisdom literature piece from the Old Testament, presents a compelling invitation to prioritize the pursuit of wisdom above all else. The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:  To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding,  To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice, and integrity;  To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge and discretion, A wise person will hear and increase

Now I urge you, brothers, to keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and stumblings contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own stomach, and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. For the report of your obedience has reached to all. Therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. A

Greet Rufus, a choice man in the Lord, also his mother and mine. Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the brothers with them. Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the  [g] saints who are with them. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you. Romans 16:13-16 The first person mentioned in this part of the text is quite intriguing: Greet Rufus, a choice man in the Lord. This is interesting given

Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a benefactor of many, and of myself as well. Romans 16:1-2 One of Paul’s final thoughts to the church is to encourage them to receive Phoebe with warmth and practical support. These verses offer insights into Christian comm

Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God. For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed, in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and all around as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. And in this way I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was alrea

And concerning you, my brothers and sisters, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another. But I have written very boldly to you on some points so as to remind you again, because of the grace that was given to me from God, to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose....

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose....

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose....

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose....

Now in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit Himself...

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For...

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For...

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For...

For the eagerly awaiting creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. For the creation was subjected to futility,...

For the eagerly awaiting creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. For the creation was subjected to futility,...

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans...

So then, brothers and sisters, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you are living in accord...

So then, brothers and sisters, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you are living in accord...

The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with...