Tag: Finance
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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
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How much would a fool pay to gain wisdom? An exposé on Proverbs 17:16
”Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, Seeing he hath no heart to it?“ Proverbs 17:16 To re-state this verse: Why would a fool trade anything to get wisdom, he would not use it if he had it. One meaning looks like this. The fool is arrogantly convinced… Read more
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Money theory- Taking value vs. adding value 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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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