Sabedoria
A sabedoria é um dos temas mais ricos da Bíblia. O temor do Senhor é seu princípio, e buscá-la vale mais que ouro ou prata. Deus promete dar sabedoria generosamente a quem pedir com fé.
O princípio da sabedoria
O temor do Senhor é o início de toda sabedoria verdadeira. Quem reverencia a Deus aprende a viver com discernimento e prudência.
Sabedoria como dom de Deus
A verdadeira sabedoria vem do alto. Deus a concede generosamente a quem pede com fé, sem lançar em rosto a fraqueza humana.
5 If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him.
5 If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him.
5 If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him.
A sabedoria do alto
A sabedoria que vem de Deus é pura, pacífica, amável, cheia de misericórdia e de bons frutos. Ela se opõe à sabedoria terrena e mundana.
17 But the wisdom which comes from on high is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, conciliatory, overflowing with mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without insincerity.
17 But the wisdom which comes from on high is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, conciliatory, overflowing with mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without insincerity.
17 But the wisdom which comes from on high is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, conciliatory, overflowing with mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without insincerity.
13 Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him show his deeds by his good life, in the meekness of wisdom.
6 Notwithstanding, among those who are mature I do teach philosophy; though not the philosophy of the present age, nor of its rulers who are coming to nought.7 No, it is Gods wisdom that I utter, that hidden wisdom which God had decreed before the world began, unto our glory.
23 but we come preaching a crucified Messiah - to Jews a stumbling- block, to Greeks foolishness,24 but to those who are the called, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God.25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
18 Let no one deceive himself. If any one of you supposes that he is wise in the philosophy of the present age, let him become foolish, so that he may be wise.
18 Let no one deceive himself. If any one of you supposes that he is wise in the philosophy of the present age, let him become foolish, so that he may be wise.
2 May their hearts be comforted! May they be knit together in love! May they gain in all its riches the full assurance of their understanding! May they come to a perfect knowledge of the secret truth of God, which is Christ himself.3 In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge!
Direção e discernimento
Deus guia os humildes na justiça e ensina seu caminho aos mansos. Ele promete dirigir nossos passos quando confiamos nele de todo o coração.
A Palavra como fonte de sabedoria
A Palavra de Deus é lâmpada para os pés e luz para o caminho. Meditar nas Escrituras nos dá entendimento superior ao dos mestres.
16 Let the word of Christ have its home in you richly, in all wisdom. Teach and admonish one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, ever singing with grace in your hearts unto God.
Sabedoria prática para o dia a dia
A sabedoria se aplica em cada decisão: nas finanças, nos relacionamentos, no trabalho e no uso do tempo. Vivamos como sábios, não como insensatos.
15 See to it, then, that you carry on your life carefully; not as foolish, but as wise men.16 Buy up opportunity, for the times are evil.
15 See to it, then, that you carry on your life carefully; not as foolish, but as wise men.16 Buy up opportunity, for the times are evil.
5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward those without, buying up your opportunities.6 Let your speech be always gracious, with a savor of salt, and learn how to give every man a fitting answer.
5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward those without, buying up your opportunities.6 Let your speech be always gracious, with a savor of salt, and learn how to give every man a fitting answer.
23 And whatever you do, do it heartily as for the Lord, and not for men.24 You know that from the Lord you will receive reward of the inheritance, for you are the Lord Christs slaves.
O valor da sabedoria
A sabedoria é mais preciosa que rubis. Quem a encontra, encontra a vida e alcança o favor do Senhor. Nada se compara a ela.
A sabedoria e a soberania de Deus
Os caminhos de Deus são mais altos que os nossos. Sua sabedoria é insondável, eterna e infinitamente superior ao entendimento humano.
33 Oh, the depths of the riches, both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unfathomable are his judgments, and how unsearchable his paths!
27 Unto Him, the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever. Amen.
28 Now we know that all things continually work together for good to to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.
20 Now unto him who, according to his might that is at work within us, is able to do infinitely more than all we ask or even think,21 to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus, to all generations, world without end, Amen.
1 This will be my third visit to you. Out of the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be confirmed.
5 and have you forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as sons? My son, do not despise the training of the Lord, Nor faint when he corrects you;6 For it is those whom he loves that he disciplines, And he scourges every son whom he acknowledges.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if virtue is anything, if honor is anything, be always thinking about these.
34 "Do not then be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own anxieties. Enough for each day are its own troubles."
42 "The Queen of the South will rise in the judgment with this generation, and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon; and lo! a greater than Solomon is here!
24 "Every one who hears my words and does them I will liken to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.
15 "for I will give you utterance and a wisdom which none of your adversaries will be able to answer or withstand.
24 "Do not judge according to appearance. Judge justly."
14 when all the time you do not know what will happen on the morrow. For what is your life? You are but a mist, appearing for a brief time, and then vanishing.