Seven Practical Lessons on Wealth from Proverbs
Greg Leith wrote: “I slipped into his room late one evening as I arrived home from work so that I could give him a goodnight snuggle and a kiss, only to find him wide awake. “Hey Dad, it’s Wednesday!” my 12-year-old said. “Tonight was our …
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Eight reasons the words of wise men are valuable – Selected from the Proverbs
Because they are informed first – 10:14 Wise men store up knowledge (informed speech), But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand. 16: 23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. Because they are carefully …
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How Stuff Works: “Life By Design – Law and Order” – Book of Proverbs
Pastor Guy McGraw shared this story with a smile: “An Idaho sheep rancher: was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. The stranger asked, “If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?” Thinking this to be impossible the …
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Seven Steps to feeling better about life – Proverbs 3:1-7
Proverbs 3:1 My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments (mitsvotai: practice commands); 2 For length of days and years of life And peace (shalom) they will add to you. 3 Do not let kindness (chesed: steadfast love) and …
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Proverbs – Five Wise Words to Fathers
Mishlai is a term (from “mashal”) to compare or illustrate. By 940 BCE, 1 Kings 4:32 Solomon gave over 3,000 proverbs and over 1,000 songs to the children of Israel. In 4:35 we are told that Kings of the earth sent ambassadors to hear the …
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