We spend a lot of money on decorating, adding ornaments, etc.
We do this to ourselves also– it can be hard to find the real ‘us’ under the layers we sometimes create.
When your dealing with trees, it may take some time, but you can always tell what kind of tree it is eventually– usually by what it produces (it’s fruit).
Hypocrite= a play actor; the real person behind the mask; a pretender.
Storms always reveal the quality of the work.
Some people have religion without a relationship– you can be active in the church and not be personally involved with Jesus Christ (John 17:3).
In the beginning, worldly wisdom said, “Go ahead… Try it… It won’t hurt you…”
Worldly wisdom is limited– it doesn’t rely on the Holy Spirit.
True wisdom can be measured by the depth of one’s character (what they are on the inside). A person’s character DOES matter. How a person lives and acts matters.
Humility (strength under control) is a sign of wisdom.
Worldly wisdom is characterized by turmoil, disorder, selfishness.
Godly wisdom is peaceful, considerate, submissive, shows no favoritism and sincere (no hypocrisy).
