Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord.
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The fruit of wisdom is Christlikeness, peace, humility and love. And, the root of it is faith in Christ as the manifested wisdom of God
Interpretation
What this quote means
True wisdom leads to qualities such as humility, love, and peace, rooted in faith in Christ.
This quote by J. I. Packer emphasizes that the ultimate product of genuine wisdom is not just knowledge, but virtues like Christlikeness, peace, humility, and love. Furthermore, it states that this wisdom is deeply grounded in faith, specifically in Christ as the embodiment of divine wisdom, suggesting that one's spiritual beliefs greatly influence their moral and wise actions.
Themes
WisdomFaithChristlikenessPeaceHumilityLove
In practice
Example use cases
Including this quote in a sermon about the qualities of a wise person.
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