Tag: Finance
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One word is the difference between winning and losing. An Exposé on Proverbs 21:5
”The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But of every one that is hasty only to want.“ Proverbs 21:5 A contrast is employed cleverly to showcase both ideas presented. The ideas present a clever contrast in that each is self descriptive as well as illuminating the other. Diligent, for instance, is a word Read more
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Where does FOMO or Panic Buying lead us? An Exposé on Proverbs 20:21
”An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; But the end thereof shall not be blessed.“ Proverbs 20:21 To write this passage another way: If a person accesses their inheritance hurriedly (from greed, anxiousness or terror), the future of that decision will not be favorable. This passage calls to mind the story of The Read more
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Deceit may be sweet now but will be hard to swallow when it returns- An Exposé on Proverbs 20:17
”Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.“ Proverbs 20:17 The verse has a vivid word picture employed. One take looks like this: A soft, slick tongue that deceives others to gain bread for sustenance will find that same smooth talking mouth filled with sharp gritty Read more
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Know the value of what you are selling. An Exposé on Proverbs 20:14
”It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.“ Proverbs 20:14 One obvious explanation of this passage is to picture a negotiation for purchase. The Seller asks for a certain amount and the Buyer counters with a lower price. The Buyer complains about all that 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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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