True Wisdom Is Crying Aloud

 "True wisdom cries aloud in the street. It keeps raising it voice in the public squares." - PROVERBS 1:20.

IN MANY lands it has been common to see happy Kingdom publishers on busy streets offering literature to passerby.  Havc you ever engaged in this interesting form of the ministry? If you have, no doubt you have thought about the word picture found in the book of Proverbs-that of wisdom calling about in the public for people to hear its advice.  (Read Proverbs 1:20, 21.) The Bible and our publications contain "true wisdom"-Jehovah's wisdom.  This is the very information people need so that they cab take the first step toward the path to life.  We are delighted  when someone accepts one of our publications.  But not all do.  Some prefer to remain ignorant of what the Bible says.  Others laugh at us.   They think the Bible is outdated.  Still, others criticize the Bible's teaching on moral matters. claiming that those who follow it are harsh and judgmental. Yet, Jehovah lovingly continues to ma true wisdom available to all.  In what ways?

One way in which Jehovah makes true wisdom heard is by means of his Word, The Bible.  That book is available to almost everyone.  And what about our Bible-based publications?  Thanks to Jehovah's blessing.  They are available in more than 1,000 languages. Those who listen, that is,  who read and apply what they learn, will benefit. However, most people choose to ignore the voice of true wisdom.  When they have decisions to make, they prefer  to rely on  themselves or to listen to fellow humans.  They may even look down on us because  we choose to follow what the Bible says.  This article will discuss why people react this way. First, though, let us consider how we can acquire wisdom from Jehovah.

Next time: True Wisdom Is Crying Aloud - KNOWLEDGE OF JEHOVAH LEADS TO WISDOM

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