Acts of the Council of Rome, c. 382 A.D.

Decree of Damasus:  It is decreed: We must treat first of the sevenfold Spirit who reposes in Christ: --

the Spirit of Wisdom: "Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God"[1 Corinthians 1:24];
the Spirit of Understanding: " I will give you understanding and will instruct you in the way which you shall go." [Psalms. 31:8];
the Spirit of Counsel: "And his name shall be called 'Angel of Great Counsel'." [Isaiah 9:6
the Spirit of Power: "Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God"[1 Corinthians 1:24];
the Spirit of Knowledge: "on account of the eminence of the knowledge of the Apostle, Christ Jesus." [Philippians 3:8]
the Spirit of Truth: "I am the Way, the Life and the Truth." [John 14:6];
the Spirit of Fear: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom." [Psalms 110:10, Proverbs 9:10]

St. Polycarp of Smyrna (Asia), Greek Apostolic Father and Bishop, c. 80 - 167 A.D.,

Second Letter to the Philippians:

S. Polycarpus, engraving
by Michael Burghers, ca 1685

[3, 1] These things, brethren, concerning righteousness, I write to you not at my own instance, but because you first invited me.  For neither can I nor anyone like me match the wisdom of the blessed and glorious Paul. When he was among you, face to face with the men of that time, he expounded the word of truth accurately and authoritatively; and when he was absent he wrote letters to you, the study of which will enable you to build yourself up in the faith which was given you:  a faith which is the mother of us all, when hope follows along and the love of God and Christ and neighbor goes before. If anyone be devoted to these, he has fulfilled the commandment of justice: for whoever has love is far from every sin.

St. Paul, Apostle of Jesus Christ, 5-67 A.D

Paul Writing His Epistles, 

painting probably by Valentin de Boulogne, 17th century

Philippians 4:8

Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.


Ephesians 1:17-23

That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and of revelation, in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know what the hope is of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power towards us, who believe according to the operation of the might of his power, which he wrought in Christ, raising him up from the dead, and setting him on his right hand in the heavenly places. Above all principality, and power, and virtue, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. And he hath subjected all things under his feet, and hath made him head over all the church, which is his body, and the fulness of him who is filled all in all.