Author: johndsuttles
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Exposé on Proverbs 14:31
”He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.“ Proverbs 14:31 To press on someone that is weak or lowly is an insult to their Maker This thought hits many levels and layers. Levels: Personally- if you look at a weak person and take from them… Read more
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Exposé on Proverbs 1:8-9
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck. Proverbs 1:8-9 Simply stated, this is an instruction to children: Listen to and watch your Father and Mother because they have learned some… Read more
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Exposé on Proverbs 17:8
”A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.“ Proverbs 17:8 The gift you have should be precious to you. Using your gift adds value to you and others, improving your world. Perhaps the gift is something inside of you that allows you to… Read more
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Exposé on Proverbs 17:2
”A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.“ Proverbs 17:2 In essence, the passage is both a warning and an admonition. My mind is drawn to the parable of the Prodigal Son in the New Testament book of Luke chapter 15.… Read more
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Understanding, proverbs chapter 17 verse one
”Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than an house full of sacrifices with strife.“ Proverbs 17:1 Life is more enjoyable if you have nothing but stale bread to eat in a peaceful home than it is to have piles of meat to feast on in a house full of controversy and dispute. In… Read more
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Defining the Levels
Levels Putting this theory through some paces, take Proverbs 15:15 “All the days of the afflicted are evil: But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.” Some versions allude to the “afflicted” as “oppressed.” If we were to take the statement at face value it, especially using the post modern thought… Read more
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Levels and Layers theory of Proverbs- an introduction:
Levels and Layers explained: The basis or foundation for these Proverbs is to make the reader aware there are hidden game theory principles steering life. Becoming acquainted with these forces enhances your skill (wisdom) in moving through life. Learning the lessons (instruction) furthers your ability to recognize (perceive) what forces are present and adapt (understanding). … Read more
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An Exposé on Proverbs 1:10-19
My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not. If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, Let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; And whole, as those that go down into the pit: We shall find all precious substance,… Read more
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The Economy- who is driving?
Does the Economy of a country directly affect how it’s people make, spend and invest currency? In short, Yes and No. Simplistically, Yes because as the word currency is defined it means passing from one to another. Derived from the word current with meanings which encompass, “as water flows” and, “what is up to date… Read more
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