Author: johndsuttles
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Bless them that curse you- an Exposé on Luke 6:28A
Bless them that curse you- Christ, Luke 6:28A There is a good deal of discussion circulating in America at this point over the quote from Jesus, The Christ, recorded in Luke chapter 6 verse 28A: Bless them that curse you. This passage is often tossed around and brought up by persons wishing to dissuade violence. Read more
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This is how YOU can be a rare and precious find. An Exposé on Proverbs 20:6
”Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: But a faithful man who can find?“ Proverbs 20:6 Taking the idea being presented in this passage and trying to explain the nuances would be a lengthy endeavor. There is a maxim which encapsulates the idea quite well, “Talk is cheap.” With that statement in mind, Read more
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Choose your influencers carefully. They will conjure up, in their likeness, what lies buried deep inside you. An Exposé on Proverbs 20:5
”Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.“ Proverbs 20:5 There are several ideas being implied simultaneously in this passage. The ideas all follow a similar route so let us begin with that route. In this maxim the point is something is being drawn Read more
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An interesting perspective of why being lazy is not acceptable. An Exposé on Proverbs 19:15
”Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And an idle soul shall suffer hunger.“ Proverbs 19:15 There are some very strong words used in this passage. There are some very strong ideas the strong words they represent. Slothfulness= Indolence. Indolence is habitual laziness and an aversion to any form of discomfort. Casteth= To be cast down, Read more
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What kind of wealth are we giving to the next generation? An Exposé on Proverbs 19:14 (&13)
”House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: And a prudent wife is from the LORD.“ Proverbs 19:14 To begin, we can break this passage into two sections: 1. Gifts or inheritance from our Earthly Father. 2. Gifts or inheritance from our Heavenly Father. When we frame the ideas presented in this way it seems Read more
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How to grow or lose an Audience, Friends or Family: an Exposé on Proverbs 19:6&7
”Many will intreat the favour of the prince: And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.“ Proverbs 19:6 Verse 6 and verse 7 seem to be written as stand alone passages but are co-joined in a contrasting of ideas. Let’s begin with verse 6 and in the discussion on verse 7 we Read more
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Some things are worth more than money. An Exposé on Proverbs 3:13-18
”Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, And the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: And all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days Read more
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A different kind of Wealth and Poor: an Exposé on Proverbs 19:4
”Wealth maketh many friends; But the poor is separated from his neighbour.“ Proverbs 19:4 To begin, it is noteworthy there are several different meanings for, “wealth” and “poor,” in Proverbs. This passage has a unique perspective: Wealth, the idea being presented in this instance, carries the meaning, “to make the hard or heavy work easy.” Read more
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The fastest way into trouble. An exposé on Proverbs 19:2
”Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.“ Proverbs 19:2 This passage is linked to the previous section on Proverbs 19:1. As the first word is “Also,” we see this as a companion, addition and follow up to the idea of it being better Read more