by Tim Sullivan
PURSUING WISDOM
Do you remember Jason? I mentioned him in the first part of the blog series. He was the boy who had his heart wrapped up in folly while on a trajectory that led to destruction. Although I changed the names of other people mentioned in this blog, I want you to know Jason’s true identity. I am Jason.
When I was twelve-years-old I heard the gospel for the first time. Sadly, it didn’t make a difference. I listened to the gospel, could articulate it well, but I did not understand my need for a Savior. A few years later, when I was fifteen-years-old, I repented of my sins and placed my faith in Christ alone for salvation. My friend, Tom, shared the gospel with me multiple times. As he befriended me, he exhibited many of the principles laid out in this blog series to help me understand the gospel, repent, and pursue wisdom. I am here to tell you that, by the grace of God, the heart of a fool can change.
The word hokma is translated “wisdom.” It can mean skill in war, wisdom in administration, or wisdom in ethical and religious affairs.[1] In other
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