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The Wisdom of God: Part 30
Author
Timothy Laughlin
Published
Jan 28, 2026
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A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; he rages against all sound wisdom. Proverbs 18:1
A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; he rages against all sound wisdom. Proverbs 18:1
Isolation leads to desolation, and like a lone sheep, he is wide open for an attack from the devil! No companionship or fellowship, his mind becomes stagnant and void of God's word.
Man has been placed in the body of Christ so that he can receive from others, wisdom, understanding, and discernment in a give-and-take relationship, and in so doing can also give to others.
God doesn't call us sheep because we are smart; it is because we are helpless and need a Shepherd. Divine oversight is needed, provided by the leading of the Holy Spirit. There is strength in numbers that provides for us to keep the enemy at bay and allows us a supernatural wall of protection!
A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart. Proverbs 18:2
Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin
Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Related Writings
by Timothy Laughlin Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast (firm, immovable and faithful) spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You. Psalm 51:10-13 Is it really possible to have a pure and clean heart, even when you have committed adultery and murder? The answer is a resounding, yes! Through confession, acknowledgment, and repentance, God will wash your sins away and remove them from as far as the east is from the west! He will renew your relationship with Him and restore your faith and joy in your salvation. Fear, doubt, and unbelief will leave, and peace will cover your spirit, soul, and body. The hole in your heart will be closed and filled with Holy Spirit presence! His powerful anointing will return, and sinners will be saved! David repented of his sins, and God forgave him and set him free from his transgressions and iniquities. Although God forgives us, we must remember that the consequences of our sins continue to follow us even though we repent. David suffered greatly during the rest of his life. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise. For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51:14-17 Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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