Tag: Understanding

Avoiding the wrath of ruin… or something like that. An Exposé on Proverbs 21:23

johndsuttles

December 17, 2025

Financial Proverbs, Wisdom

”Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.“ Proverbs 21:13 It appears one way this passage could be re-stated is this: The person hiding from (or closing their ears to prevent) hearing the cry of a sick, weak or lowly individual will, one Read more
It is more important to go the right way than to get to a destination. An Exposé on Proverbs 20:24

johndsuttles

December 9, 2025

Financial Proverbs, Wisdom

“Man’s goings are of the LORD; How can a man then understand his own way?” Proverbs 20:24 KJV This one is personal to me. Please allow me to tell a (sort-of) short version of my story so far. As a young man, my aspirations were to do 3 things in life… ok, actually 4 things. Read more
One word is the difference between winning and losing. An Exposé on Proverbs 21:5

johndsuttles

November 30, 2025

Financial Proverbs

”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
You and Fruit and the Tree of Life. An Exposé on Proverbs 11:30

johndsuttles

November 7, 2025

Wisdom

”The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that winneth souls is wise.“ Proverbs 11:30 One of the basic rules of the Universe, you produce more of what you are. This verse explains that righteousness produces a tree that brings life and the person working to gain the hearts and minds Read more
Locating Wisdom. An Exposé on Proverbs 20:18

johndsuttles

November 5, 2025

Financial Proverbs

”Every purpose is established by counsel: And with good advice make war.“ Proverbs 20:18 Feature, if you will, a king seated in his bed chamber early in the morning. The Messenger which brought him the news of an approaching army is now bolting out of the room to fetch the king’s counselors. The king has Read more
Know the value of what you are selling. An Exposé on Proverbs 20:14

johndsuttles

October 19, 2025

Financial Proverbs

”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
Authorities will be held accountable. An Exposé on Proverbs 16:12

johndsuttles

October 10, 2025

Financial Proverbs

”It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.“ Proverbs 16:12 It appears this passage is worded to specifically point out the ruler. It states “it is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:” it does not say, “it is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness:” This Read more
Bless them that curse you- an Exposé on Luke 6:28A

johndsuttles

October 3, 2025

Uncategorized

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