Mente
A mente é campo de batalha espiritual. A Bíblia nos chama a renovar o entendimento, pensar com sabedoria e buscar a mente de Cristo em todas as áreas da vida.
Amar a Deus com a mente
O maior mandamento inclui amar a Deus com toda a mente. A vida intelectual deve ser consagrada ao Senhor.
Jesus told them, "‘Love the Lord your God in all you think, in all you feel, and in all you do.’
Fix your mind on what's above, not what's here on earth.
So be careful how you live your life, not foolishly, but wisely, making the best use of opportunities because the days are evil.
Let me explain to all of you, through the grace given to me, that no one should think of themselves better than they ought to. You should think about yourselves realistically, according to the degree of trust God has shared with you.
Sabedoria e discernimento
A sabedoria é melhor que rubis. Quem a encontra, encontra a vida. A mente sábia discerne, planeja e previne erros.
Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,
If you become wise, you have good self-esteem; if you learn good sense you'll be successful.
An iron blade is sharpened with an iron tool, and one person's mind is sharpened by another's.
Only a foolish son despises his father's instruction, but one who accepts correction is sensible.
Even stupid people who keep quiet are considered wise; if they don't say anything they appear intelligent.
If you're sensible you see danger coming and get out of the way; but stupid people just keep going and suffer the consequences.
Construir sobre a rocha
Quem ouve as palavras de Jesus e as pratica é como o sábio que edificou sobre a rocha firme e inabalável.
Everyone that hears the words I say, and follows them, is like a wise man who built his house on solid rock.
Who among you has wisdom and understanding? Let their good lives demonstrate what they do—doing what is right with wise kindness and consideration.
I decided that while I was with you I didn't want to concentrate on anything except Jesus Christ, and that he was crucified.
Ever since the creation of the world, the invisible aspects of God—his eternal power and divinity—are clearly visible in what he has made. Such people have no excuse,
For with great wisdom comes great frustration. The greater the knowledge, the greater the pain.