Each of these points can be expounded upon, but that is for a different time. For today, we give you the list to chew on:
The internet has proven that more information does not create wisdom
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7a)
Spiritual growth cannot be simplified or systematized; it takes time and intentionality
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:12–14)
Our culture’s obsession with making life easier works against God’s design for humanity
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10)
Autonomy and loneliness go hand and hand — controlling our lives pushes others away
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others (Philippians 2:3–4)
Getting what we desire feeds our weaknesses and stagnates our growth
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice (Proverbs 12:15)
Meaningful things require sacrifice
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field (Matthew 13:44)
No amount of stuff will ever satisfy us
But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world (1 Timothy 6:6–7)
Comparison is the thief of joy — so are transactional relationships
Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:20–21)
In a culture of immediacy — we measure success too quickly
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience (Romans 8:25)
The brain is like a muscle, it must be used to grow
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:2)
Don’t miss out on humility because you are trying to avoid shame
The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor (Proverbs 15:33)
Truth doesn’t change with time, nor does it depend on popular opinion
So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ (Ephesians 4:14–15)
Earthly power only lasts until the next election — relevance and influence have a short shelf life
For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits (James 1:11)