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Proverbs 17:4 (NLT)“Wrongdoers listen to wicked talk; liars pay attention to destructive words.” The Diet of the Deceived There is a spiritual law at work here: we feed on what […]
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Proverbs 16:4 (NLT)“The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for punishment.” The Grand Orchestration This verse is a challenge for many because it confronts our […]
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Proverbs 15:5 (NLT)“Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.” The Hardened Heart of the Fool In the Bible, a “fool” isn’t just someone who […]
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Proverbs 14:5 (NLT)“A truthful witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.” The Fluency of the False There is a chilling emphasis in this verse on the ease of […]
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Proverbs 13:5 (NLT)“Those who are godly hate lies; the wicked come to shame and disgrace.” The Gravity of the Lie As children of the Most High, we are called to […]
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Proverbs 12:5 (NLT)“The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.” The Character of Your Calendar The intent and the outcome of your plans reveal […]
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Proverbs 11:5 (NLT)“The godly are directed by their honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.” The Load You Weren’t Meant to Carry Everyone living will face their share […]
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Proverbs 10:4 (NRSV)“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” Intensity vs. Consistency The book of Proverbs is replete with these poignant, contrasting ideas. Stated […]
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Proverbs 9:6 (NLT)“Leave your foolish ways behind, and begin to live; learn how to be wise.” The Constant Motion of Go To truly live is to be in a constant […]
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Proverbs 8:5 (NLT)“How naive you are! Let me give you common sense. O foolish ones, let me give you understanding.” This or That? The group Black Sheep had it right […]