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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Proverbs 10

“Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” ~King Solomon

October 12, 2022

Why this is important: Conventional wisdom is that there is no reward for a good and honest life.  There is …

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“The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.” ~King Solomon

August 30, 2022

We have all experienced being around someone with a foul mouth. We have all experienced someone whose speech is a …

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Is it wise to work hard?

January 6, 2022

  He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who …

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“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” ~Apostle Paul

December 14, 2021

There is no “coasting along” in God’s reign (Kingdom). God has given us talents. God’s goal: God expects us to live …

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“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” ~King Solomon

December 11, 2021

The main thing: When we follow God, doing what He wants us to do, our words are His words. God’s words …

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“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” ~King Solomon

November 30, 2021

  Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for …

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Does being a sloth make you poor?

November 23, 2021

There is nothing like diligently pursuing the work of the day at hand. It is, in fact, honorable to faithfully work. …

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“Yahweh [The Lord] does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.” ~King Solomon

November 17, 2021

Why this is important: God wants us to be honest in our core. He will give us wisdom. He will …

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“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.” ~King Solomon

November 13, 2021

I saw a news show recently where they spent a significant amount of time essentially making the case that everyone …

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“A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.” ~King Solomon

November 8, 2021

  A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. English Standard …

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Have we been made free by the truth?

September 22, 2021

We all know people who have something to say about everything. Is this me? Is this you? Think about it. …

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What happens when we ignore discipline in our lives?

September 12, 2021

Discipline is a very important principle in God’s world. God disciplines us for our own good. God is a loving …

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Do good people last? Can they be moved?

August 21, 2021

Jesus came to give us an abundant life. And true to God’s word, we have it in Jesus. God is …

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Is the wage of a good person an exuberant life?

August 10, 2021

God’s goal for us is that we be joyful and enthusiastic. When we are good and wise, we have a …

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Does an empty-head think mischief is fun?

July 20, 2021

What do we enjoy beyond anything else? God’s goal is for us to delight in wisdom. We should love wisdom …

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Does God’s blessing make life rich? Is there anything we can do to improve on God?

June 23, 2021

God is God and He is perfect. There is nothing God needs from us. There is nothing we can do …

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Do the wise accumulate knowledge — a true treasure?

May 16, 2021

We are all concerned about getting more stuff. There seems to be no end to it. What should we worry …

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Will the shifty be exposed by God?

March 11, 2021

  Why this is important: Honesty seems to be hard come by as a moral imperative. Being shifty seems to …

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Does a wise heart takes orders?

December 7, 2020

We live in a world where we must respond to others and take orders. We have bosses, police, parents, teachers …

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Some things smell pretty bad

October 14, 2020

Some things smell pretty bad. And then, there is a rotten stench. Just a plain putrid smell. It is disgusting. …

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Some things smell pretty bad

May 30, 2020

Some things smell pretty bad. And then, there is a rotten stench. Just a plain putrid smell. It is disgusting. …

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“The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.” ~King Solomon

April 12, 2018

We all know people who have something to say about everything. Is this me? Is this you? Think about it. …

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"Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin." ~~King Solomon

December 7, 2016

How do we become wise? As we follow God, seek His ways, listen to Him, we need to store it …

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“A good person’s mouth is a clear fountain of wisdom; a foul mouth is a stagnant swamp.” ~King Solomon

November 21, 2015

We have all experienced being around someone with a foul mouth. We have all experienced someone whose speech is a …

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"Blessings accrue on a good and honest life, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse." ~King Solomon

June 28, 2015

It seems conventional wisdom is that there is no reward for a good and honest life.  There is the eternal …

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"Make hay while the sun shines—that’s smart; go fishing during harvest—that’s stupid." ~~King Solomon

May 28, 2015

We know this to be true but being disciplined at it can be the challenge. There is a time to …

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"God is solid backing to a well-lived life, but he calls into question a shabby performance." ~King Solomon

May 3, 2015

There is no “coasting along” in God’s world (Kingdom). God has given us talents. God expects us to live the life He …

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“The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse." ~King Solomon

April 28, 2015

When we follow God, doing what He wants us to do, our words are His words. God’s words give life. Being …

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"Hatred starts fights, but love pulls a quilt over the bickering." ~King Solomon (Proverbs 10:12)

April 17, 2015

Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for our …

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"Sloth makes you poor; diligence brings wealth." ~King Solomon

April 12, 2015

There is nothing like diligently pursuing the work of the day at hand. It is, in fact, honorable to faithfully work. …

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"God won’t starve an honest soul, but he frustrates the appetites of the wicked." ~King Solomon

April 3, 2015

God wants us to be honest in our core. He will give us wisdom. He will take care of us. …

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"Ill-gotten gain gets you nowhere; an honest life is immortal." ~King Solomon

March 31, 2015

I saw a news show recently where they spent a significant amount of time essentially making the case that every …

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"Wise son, glad father; stupid son, sad mother." ~King Solomon

March 27, 2015

Wisdom is so important. When Solomon was asked by God what he wanted, he responded wisdom. To know and understand …

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“The road to life is a disciplined life; ignore correction and you’re lost for good.” ~~King Solomon

January 25, 2015

Discipline is a very important principle in God’s world. God disciplines us for our own good. God is a loving …

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“The wealth of the rich is their bastion; the poverty of the indigent is their ruin.” ~~King Solomon

January 17, 2015

We know how destructive poverty is. We also know about the value of money. Jesus challenges us to be wealthy …

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“Good people last—they can’t be moved; the wicked are here today, gone tomorrow.” ~~King Solomon

January 11, 2015

Jesus came to give us an abundant life. And true to God’s word, we have it in Jesus. God is …

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“The wage of a good person is exuberant life; an evil person ends up with nothing but sin.” ~~King Solomon

January 6, 2015

God’s goal for us is that we be joyful and enthusiastic. When we are good and wise, we have a …

Continue reading →

“An empty-head thinks mischief is fun, but a mindful person relishes wisdom.” ~~King Solomon

December 31, 2014

What do we enjoy beyond anything else? God’s goal is for us to delight in wisdom. We should love wisdom …

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“God’s blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God.” ~King Solomon

December 21, 2014

God is God and He is perfect. There is nothing God needs from us. There is nothing we can do …

Continue reading →

“You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.” ~~King Solomon

December 18, 2014

Insight is taking the “long view”. People with insight are wise and are to be listened to intently. Shortsighted people …

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“An evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead, but an open, face-to-face meeting results in peace.” ~~King Solomon

December 15, 2014

You know there is trouble ahead when someone won’t sit down with you face-to-face and meet with you. Being open …

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“The wise accumulate knowledge—a true treasure; know-it-alls talk too much—a sheer waste.” ~~King Solomon

December 10, 2014

We are all concerned about getting more stuff. There seems to be no end to it. What should we worry …

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“Honesty lives confident and carefree, but Shifty is sure to be exposed.” ~~King Solomon

November 19, 2014

Honesty seems to be hard come by as a moral imperative. We tell white lies and believe that is okay. …

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“A wise heart takes orders; an empty head will come unglued.” ~~King Solomon

September 2, 2014

We live in a world where we must respond to others and take orders. We have bosses, police, parents, teachers …

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“A good and honest life is a blessed memorial; a wicked life leaves a rotten stench.” ~~King Solomon

June 21, 2014

Some things smell pretty bad. And then, there is a rotten stench. Just a plain putrid smell. It is disgusting. …

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