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"There's so much suffering and loss in trying to hold onto things that are not of ultimate value" -- From a Westminster College alum speaking at last weekend's Homecoming. 

HT to a my faculty friend Miller, who shared the quote and that it reminded him of Jim Elliot's quote:

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."

I've been thinking a lot about wisdom during an adult elective based upon Dennis Hollinger's Head, Heart & Hands: Bringing Together Christian Thought, Passion And Action (tied to the Christian Scholar Series hosting Hollinger on 9/26).  Last Sunday, one of the passages referred to was Psalm 111 (NIV). Note how the passage builds to the concluding verse.  A teaser.  More coming ...

 ¹ Praise the LORD.

       I will extol the LORD with all my heart
       in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

 ² Great are the works of the LORD;
       they are pondered by all who delight in them.

 ³ Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
       and his righteousness endures forever.

 ⁴ He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
       the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

 ⁵ He provides food for those who fear him;
       he remembers his covenant forever.

 ⁶ He has shown his people the power of his works,
       giving them the lands of other nations.

 ⁷ The works of his hands are faithful and just;
       all his precepts are trustworthy.

 ⁸ They are steadfast for ever and ever,
       done in faithfulness and uprightness.

 ⁹ He provided redemption for his people;
       he ordained his covenant forever—
       holy and awesome is his name.

 ¹⁰ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
       all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
       To him belongs eternal praise.