1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integritythan one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.2 Desire without knowledge is not good,and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.3 When a man's folly brings his way to ruin,his heart rages against the Lord.8 Whoever gets sense loves his … Continue reading The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life
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Whenever Our Heart Condemns Us
“By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from him, because … Continue reading Whenever Our Heart Condemns Us
Don’t Be Like Cain
“For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous. Do not be surprised, brothers, … Continue reading Don’t Be Like Cain
Hello Friends
Hello friends! How are you?How are you this day?What’s doing in your life?What have you to say? Do you have a prayerOr a praise on your lips?Is all going well orAre things now amiss? Are you of good fortuneOr desperate for help?Will you now be silentOr will you now tell? Are tears now your practiceOr … Continue reading Hello Friends
Its End is the Way to Death
Proverbs 14 Select verses 2 Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord,but he who is devious in his ways despises him.5 A faithful witness does not lie,but a false witness breathes out lies.6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern … Continue reading Its End is the Way to Death
The Lips of the Forbidden Woman
“My son, be attentive to my wisdom;incline your ear to my understanding,that you may keep discretion,and your lips may guard knowledge.For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey,and her speech is smoother than oil,but in the end she is bitter as wormwood,sharp as a two-edged sword.Her feet go down to death;her steps follow the … Continue reading The Lips of the Forbidden Woman
Do Not Lose Sight of These
“My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion,and they will be life for your souland adornment for your neck.Then you will walk on your way securely,and your foot will not stumble.If you lie down, you will not be afraid;when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.Do not be afraid of … Continue reading Do Not Lose Sight of These
Do not Walk in the Way with Them
“My son, if sinners entice you,do not consent.If they say, ‘Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood;let us ambush the innocent without reason;like Sheol let us swallow them alive,and whole, like those who go down to the pit;we shall find all precious goods,we shall fill our houses with plunder;throw in your lot … Continue reading Do not Walk in the Way with Them
Are You One of His Disciples?
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 ESV) When we love with this (agape) love, we as … Continue reading Are You One of His Disciples?