Be a Life-Long Learner
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Be a Life-Long Learner

Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.Proverbs 23.12 Positioned in stark contrast to the previous saying that characterizes those who despise godly wisdom as fools, the sage instructs us to be different: to intentionally bake into our inner-most being godly instruction [1] and...
December 14, 2021Posted inWisdom SayingsTags: ,
Have Minimal Contact with a Fool
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Have Minimal Contact with a Fool

In the ears[1] of a fool[2] do not speak, for he will despise[3] the wisdom of your words.[4]Proverbs 23.9 Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.[5]Proverbs 24.7 Fools are often mentioned and contrasted in Proverbs. Here...
November 9, 2021Posted inWisdom Sayings
Control Your Desires
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Control Your Desires

When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well[1] what[2] is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.[3] Do not crave[4] his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.[5]Proverbs 23.1-3 This is the first of three sayings (23.1-3, 4-5,...
July 30, 2021Posted inWisdom Sayings
Competence Wins Every Time
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Competence Wins Every Time

Proverbs 22.29 Do you see someone skilled[1] in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.[2] I happen to be writing this devotional during the week of the The Master’s[3] golf tournament. Every year, I marvel at their ability...
July 3, 2021Posted inWisdom Sayings
Do Not Steal
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Do Not Steal

Do not move an ancient boundary[1] stone set up by your ancestors.[2]Proverbs 22.28 Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless, for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.[3]Proverbs 23.10-11 This instruction is given to us twice by...
June 5, 2021Posted inWisdom SayingsTags:
Stay Away from Angry People
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Stay Away from Angry People

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,[1] do not associate with one easily angered,[2] or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.[3]Proverbs 22.24-25 Angry people stir up strife and those who become angry cause much transgression (Proverbs 29.22). Man’s anger doesn’t lead to a...
March 4, 2021Posted inWisdom SayingsTags: