“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings of understanding,To receive instruction in wise behavior,Righteousness, justice and equity;To give prudence to the naive,To the youth knowledge and discretion,A wise man will hear and increase in learning,And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,To understand … Continue reading To Know Wisdom and Instruction
Christianity
All Power Belongs to God
“Once God has spoken;Twice I have heard this:That power belongs to God;And lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord,For You recompense a man according to his work.” (Psalm 62:11-12 NASB1995) God – Father, Son Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit – has existed always. And he is the creator of all who have been given the breath of … Continue reading All Power Belongs to God
World Domination, Tyranny, and Oppression
“Men of low degree are only vanity and men of rank are a lie;In the balances they go up;They are together lighter than breath.Do not trust in oppressionAnd do not vainly hope in robbery;If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.” (Psalm 62:9-10 NASB1995) I wondered what was meant by “men of low … Continue reading World Domination, Tyranny, and Oppression
Don’t Believe The Lies!
“How long will you assail a man,That you may murder him, all of you,Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?They have counseled only to thrust him down from his high position;They delight in falsehood;They bless with their mouth,But inwardly they curse. Selah. My soul, wait in silence for God only,For my hope is from … Continue reading Don’t Believe The Lies!
Careless of Conduct
Proverbs 19 Select Verses NASB1995 1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrityThan he who is perverse in speech and is a fool.3 The foolishness of man ruins his way,And his heart rages against the Lord.5 A false witness will not go unpunished,And he who tells lies will not escape.15 Laziness casts … Continue reading Careless of Conduct
Listen to Godly Counsel
“Listen to counsel and accept discipline,That you may be wise the rest of your days.Many plans are in a man’s heart,But the counsel of the Lord will stand.What is desirable in a man is his kindness,And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.The fear of the Lord leads to life,So that … Continue reading Listen to Godly Counsel
If Tempted to Serve Other Gods
“If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife you embrace or your friend who is as your own soul entices you secretly, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods,’ which neither you nor your fathers have known, some of the gods of the peoples who … Continue reading If Tempted to Serve Other Gods
Test Everything You Hear
“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen … Continue reading Test Everything You Hear
Anointed to Preach the Good News
“Remember not the former things,nor consider the things of old.Behold, I am doing a new thing;now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?I will make a way in the wildernessand rivers in the desert.”“Yet you did not call upon me, O Jacob;but you have been weary of me, O Israel!”“..But you have burdened me … Continue reading Anointed to Preach the Good News
Run With It 