Return to the Shack, Part 2: The Beginning of Wisdom?
Series · Return to the Shack 2 of 3
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Exhibit AKey Evidence
- The epilogue of Return to the Shack (2026) quotes this line: “The recognition of the sacred presence of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in every person, place and event, is the beginning of Wisdom.”
- Biblical counselor Mark Baker sets it beside Scripture. The Bible already tells us what the beginning of wisdom is, and it isn't recognizing God “in everything.”
- See also Psalm 111:10 and Job 28:28. Swap out the fear of the Lord and you've changed the foundation.
Exhibit BFrom the Word
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.”
“And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
Source: RISE Radio with Mark Baker
RISE Radio podcast (host David Bass) with Mark Baker of Hope For Life Biblical Counseling. Full episode: “New Age: The Shack 2 Is Worse Than You Think” (RISE Radio). The book discussed is Return to the Shack by William Paul Young (2026).
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Return to the Shack · Part 2 of 3
The epilogue of Return to the Shack (2026) quotes this line: “The recognition of the sacred presence of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in every person, place and event, is the beginning of Wisdom.”
Biblical counselor Mark Baker sets it beside Scripture. The Bible already tells us what the beginning of wisdom is, and it isn't recognizing God “in everything.”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV)
See also Psalm 111:10 and Job 28:28. Swap out the fear of the Lord and you've changed the foundation.
Clip: RISE Radio with Mark Baker
Part 2 of 3.