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“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14, NIV)

Conventional wisdom is not God’s wisdom.

Conventional wisdom says, “Do unto others as others do unto you.” God’s wisdom says, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.”

Conventional wisdom is earth-bound. Follow it, and you’re only as good as the crowd.

Godly wisdom is heaven-bound. Follow it, and you’re as God is good. Live it, and you will not only see as God sees; but you will see God.

To be holy is to be as God is, and begins with seeking reconciliation with everyone – particularly enemies and foes; looking past the outward appearance to the heart; valuing the things of heaven over the things of earth; and redeeming time for eternity. – Luther

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“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.” (Hebrews 1:1-3a, NIV)

As followers of Jesus, it it good to be reminded Whom it is that we are following, lest we acquire ideas about the person or the purpose of Jesus that are both unscriptural, and unsupportable.

Ask an architect about a structure she has designed, and she will be able to speak to every detail of its form and its function.

The words of Jesus resonate as they do in human experience because it is through Him the universe was created. In other words, He is its architect. As such, He is uniquely qualified to speak to every detail of human experience — beginning to end.

The longer and the closer one follows Jesus, the more one appreciates the work of God. – Luther

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“There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.” (Proverbs 21:30, NIV)

A reality check: God is all-powerful.

By our own estimation, we do so many things well; and we begin to think that that is the end of it. However, when we take God into account, things change.

Proverbs reminds us that our wisdom is no match for God; our insight is not match for God; and all of our plans are no match for God.

We do best to follow His wisdom, knowledge, and planning, lest we come to the end of our course and find embarrassment — rather than accolades — as our reward.

Commit your days and your ways to the Lord, and He will guard your path. – Luther

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