Tag: Sound advice
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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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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