God's Wisdom Bible Verses

God blesses the righteous, but the wicked are left alone:

Psalms 1 Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law does he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Keep away from wicked things:

Psalm 101:3 I will set no wicked thing before my eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

Keep on doing good to receive good things:

Romans 2:6-9 [God] will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life: but unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation, and wrath, tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that does evil; of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile.

Do what the Holy Spirit tells you is good, not what the world thinks is good.

Romans 8:5,6,13,14 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death: but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. For if you live after the flesh, you shall die: but if you through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, you shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

Be careful what you approve as good:

Romans 14:22b Happy is he that condemns not himself in that thing which he allows.

We have the mind of Christ:

1 Corinthians 2:16b But we have the mind of Christ.

Be spiritual and moral adults:

1 Corinthians 14:20 Bretheren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be children, but in understanding be men.

God wants all things to be done in excellence:

1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

Always strive for perfection to gain favor with God:

2 Timothy 2:20-21 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor. If a man therefore purge himself from [dishonor], he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the Master's use, and perpared unto every good work.

Punishment to polish us like jewels:

Hebrews 12:11 (TEV) When we are punished, it seems to us at the time something to make us sad, not glad. Later, however, those who have been disciplined by such punishment reap the peaceful reward of a righteous life.

To avoid temptation, don't let yourself be drawn away:

James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

The righteous have power through prayer:

James 5:16b The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

How to overcome the world:

1 John 5:5 Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

 

Inefficient light bulbs are disappearing and all being replaced by energy saving light bulbs. Inefficient light bulbs are being phased out over the next few years - helping everyone spend less on electricity. Energy saving light bulbs are compact, bright and available in a wide range of shapes - so the only difference you'll notice is a drop in your electricity bills. Energy efficient light bulbs are ever changing consumer landscapes with new bulbs and fixtures hitting the market every month. There are many energy saving light bulbs options to choose from that save money and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Today, there are three major competitors for your lighting dollars: conventional incandescent light bulbs (which will actually be phased out of many states, provinces, and countries in the coming years), compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). We’ll go into the details below on how each of these compare to the others, but for now, just know that LEDs are by far the most energy efficient, though they do require a higher upfront investment. Before we delve into the details, let’s cover a few helpful tips for buying energy saving light bulbs:

• Become watt conscious: Before heading to the store, check the wattage on your current bulbs so that you know what to look for at the store.
• Confirm size and shape: Next, look at the size of the bulb (you want your new bulbs to fit into your light fixtures and with existing lamp shades) as well as size (the size of the ballast or the screw-in part of the bulb).
• Jot down special features: If you need dimmable lights, tri-stage lights, or those with a particular color, be sure to make note of these special features as well.

With this information at hand, you will come home with a better match for your current lighting needs.

Incandescent Light Bulbs

Remove the shades from your current lamps and you’ll likely find incandescent bulbs underneath. Using old technology (heating a metal filament wire until it glows), incandescent bulbs are the cheapest, but also the least energy efficient. Incandescent bulbs function more like little heaters since 90% of the energy used by these bulbs is converted into heat rather than light. They also have very short lifespans, shining for somewhere between 700 and 1,000 hours each.

Light Emitting Diodes (LED)

If you’ve already converted all of your light fixtures to CFLs and want a bigger challenge, consider opting for LEDs. They use at least 75% less energy than standard bulbs and last 15 times longer than incandescent light bulbs.

They come with many other advantages:

• Instant-on functionality (unlike some CFLs)
• Focused light allowing for precise light placement
• Creates little to no heat, so they won’t add to air conditioning load
• Very durable and can be used outdoors and in cold temperatures

LEDs can be used in a variety of applications, including:

• Under cabinet lighting
• Shelf-mounted display lighting
• Task lighting
• Desk lamps
• Recessed down lights
• Wall-mounted lighting indoors and outdoors
• Step lights outdoors
• Pathway lighting

The flexibility of this type of lighting is due in large part to the many different styles of LED bulbs. Consider these styles, for instance:

• Diffused lights: LEDs are clustered together and covered with a dimpled lens to spread the light over a large area. These can be purchased as high-power versions for use in fixtures where you’d use 100-watt standard bulbs.
• Track and spotlights: In this style, the LED bulbs are again grouped together but focused more precisely, making them ideal for lighting that needs a narrower focal area.
• Flood lights: As with the other options, these again involve many LED bulbs, but this time they are spread more widely to provide a bright, wide angle light.