“The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.” Proverbs 14:18 September 22, 2023 Wisdom tells us that we sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character. The book of Proverbs is filled with wisdom M&Ms that melt in your mouth, and not
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“One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.” Proverbs 14:16 September 21, 2023 Wisdom tells us that it is better to look before you leap. An example of this is Peter, Jesus’ disciple. He made a decision to deny Christ. His self-confidence betrayed him, to
“The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.” Isaiah 50:4 September 20, 2023 We should not die having not read
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“For what happens to the children of man and what happens to the beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and man has no advantage over the beasts, for all is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 3:19 September 19, 2023 The next time you drive by a cemetery
“Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.” Ecclesiastes 3:16 September 18, 2023 If God is sovereign and controls all of the circumstances of life, if everything is beautiful (appropriate) in its own time, then what about
“Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” Proverbs 12:22 September 15, 2023 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” “God’s will is that I never give false testimony against anyone, twist no man’s words, not gossip or slander, nor join in condemning anyone without
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 September 14, 2023 Well-chosen words. How wonderful they are. Old conscience scars have a way of haunting our memories, things that we wish we had not said and wise verbal responses that might have been spoken. What can we
“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 September 13, 2023 It’s time to take a test. Mark true or false. Being loving in facing your problems means to: (1) Adopt a detached attitude toward others. (2) Be willing to make the necessary sacrifices for others. (3) Feel good about yourself.
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“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 September 12, 2023 In the fourth of five sharp military commands, Paul calls the Corinthian church to exercise moral, mental, and spiritual force against evil. When the church and the culture conspire to undercut our effectiveness for Christ, there is
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 September 11, 2023 How are men and women to play the role of a man? Was Paul a sexist? The Corinthians knew exactly what was meant by such a challenge. It was the first century world and by no means
