Jesus, the embodiment of Divine wisdom and the source of all knowledge, sat as a young man among the religious leaders and listened carefully and asked questions (Luke 2:46). In the Incarnation, the eternal Son of God humbled himself and took on the fullness of humanity. What man truly is, Jesus truly is. And as … Continue reading "Listening to them and Asking Them Questions": The Humility and Wisdom of Jesus
Be Careful How You Grieve with Others
Derek Kidner, in his book The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes, makes some helpful observations about Job's friends and why God was angry with their counsel. Kidner's words are a stern reminder to us to proceed very carefully in matters of sympathetic grieving ("weep with those who weep") and counsel. It is possible to dismiss … Continue reading Be Careful How You Grieve with Others
