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Proverbs 13:9 (NLT)“The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the sinner’s light is snuffed out.” The Climate of the Light You are commanded by God to Be The Light. Throughout the economy of Scripture, light does not represent a vague emotional feeling; it literally represents raw knowledge, strategic understanding, open…
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Proverbs 12:9 (NLT)“It is better to be a nobody with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.” The Illusion of Affluence Do you know anyone who will systematically go completely out of their way to ensure you believe they are living a lavish, luxurious lifestyle, when in reality they can’t afford to give…
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Proverbs 11:7 (NLT)“When the wicked die, their hopes all perish, for they rely on their own feeble strength.” The Mirage of Ambition Let’s dismantle a widespread cultural deception today: simply having hopes, big dreams, and grand visions is never enough to secure your future. Just because an idea looks brilliant on a vision board or…
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Proverbs 10:8 (NLT)“The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.” The Anatomy of the Babbler It is a profound mark of spiritual maturity when a person remains aggressively open for instruction and direction. It is quite simply a much less stressful place to live your life. Conversely, have…
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Proverbs 9:10-12 (NLT)*l“[10] Fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in understanding. [11] Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. [12] If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.”…
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Proverbs 8:10-11 (NLT)“[10] Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge over pure gold. [11] For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can be compared with wisdom.” The Mirage of the Material Let’s establish an absolute law of the soul: things and stuff will never possess the capacity to complete or…
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Proverbs 7:6-9 (NLT)“[6] I was looking out the window of my house one day [7] and saw a simpleminded young man who lacked common sense. [8] He was crossing the street near the house of an immoral woman. He was strolling down the path by her house [9] at twilight, as the day was fading,…
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Proverbs 6:12-14 (NLT)“[12] Here is a description of worthless and wicked people: They are constant liars, [13] signaling their true intentions to their friends by making signs with their eyes and feet and fingers. [14] Their perverted hearts plot evil. They stir up trouble constantly.” The Frequency of Belial How do you aggressively insulate your…
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Proverbs 5:12 (NLT)“And you will say, ‘How I hated discipline! If only I had not demanded my own way!’” The Bankruptcy of the Sovereign Ego There is an incredibly heavy, sobering price tag attached to the execution of your independent will. Let’s look at the ledger honestly: how much capital have you lost, how much…
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Proverbs 4:12 (NLT)“If you live a life guided by wisdom, you won’t limp or stumble as you run.” The Anatomy of the Trip Let’s ask the raw question that most believers are too proud to utter: Why am I tripping? Why am I limping, stumbling, and nursing fractures in my assignment rather than running, leaping,…