Sermon Illustrations on Wisdom
1296 illustrations found
The Fox and the Lion
Familiarity breeds contempt
The Eagle and the Arrow
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction
The Hare With Many Friends
He that has many friends, has no friends
The Man and the Satyr
No one should blow hot and cold with the same breath
The Hart in the Ox-Stall
Nothing escapes the master's eye
The Belly and the Members
All must work together or the body will go to pieces
The Man and the Wood
Do not provide your enemy with the means for your own destruction
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Appearances are deceptive
The Lion and the Mouse
Little friends may prove great friends
The Lion's Share
You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil
The Tree and the Reed
Obscurity often brings safety
The Frogs Desiring a King
Better no rule than cruel rule
The Fox and the Grapes
It is easy to despise what you cannot get
The Dog in the Manger
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves
The Lion and the Statue
We can easily represent things as we wish them to be
Androcles
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls
The Jay and the Peacock
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds
The Man and the Wooden God
The gods help those who help themselves
The Dog and the Wolf
Better starve free than be a fat slave
The Man and His Two Wives
Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield
The Buffoon and the Countryman
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing
The Shepherd's Boy
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth
Quote by Paulo Coelho
"Stay away from people who makes you feel like you are wasting their time." - Paulo Coelho
A Lutheran Prayer Based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
This prayer reflects on the teachings of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, emphasizing the importance of love and the principles of Lutheran theology, particularly justification by faith. It expresses gratitude for divine wisdom, confesses human shortcomings in embodying love, and seeks guidance for living out these truths in relationships and community.