Tag: be valuable
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The Wicked and the Upright… you might be surprised. An Exposé on Proverbs 15:8-9
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: But the prayer of the upright is his delight. The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.” Proverbs 15:8-9 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/pro.15.8-9.KJV In this collection of verses we are shown the contrast between how… Read more
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Are you in a rich relationship or a poor one? A set of Exposés on Proverbs 14:20&21
”The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: But the rich hath many friends.“ Proverbs 14:20 A quick translation: A Person who is in need, or lacks, is the enemy of his friend. What a weird statement. Why are these friends or neighbors enemies? It could be because they are competing for the same… Read more
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There is a, “secret sauce,” to operating a long term profitable business. This passage gives you the recipe: an Exposé on Proverbs 13:11
”Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: But he that gathereth by labour shall increase.“ Proverbs 13:11 As stated in previous notes, It is important to grasp the ideas of wealth and poverty literally mean to have enough or to not have enough. Excess is not involved in the equation most of the time. This… Read more
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Are you working hard to be Richpoor? An Exposé on Proverbs 13:7
”There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.“ Proverbs 13:7 This is one to wrap your head and heart around. As mentioned previously, I believe Proverbs was written to incorporate levels and layers. This passage embodies these levels and layers by making a simplistic… Read more
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Beyond Capitalism and Socialism, a discussion with more precision. 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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To prevent being slothful I am posting 2 Exposés on the topic. Proverbs 26:13-15 & 26:16
”The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets. As the door turneth upon his hinges, So doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; It grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. Proverbs 26:13-15 Each of these proverbs… Read more