Monthly Archives: July 2012

Proverbs 24:1,2 Envying the Wicked

Do not envy the wicked,     do not desire their company; 2 for their hearts plot violence,     and their lips talk about making trouble. Envying the Wicked Drug Dealer’s Mansion Kim Kardashian’s Money A Rapper’s Car Collection Questions What … Continue reading

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Proverbs 23:12-35 The Heart’s Addictions

Yesterday I wrote a lengthy entry about the heart.  Our small group discussed spanking, and then we focused on why children go astray.  We talked about how often something draws someone in and consumes their life.  I remember those who … Continue reading

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Proverbs 23:13, 14 Should Parents Spank?

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;     if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. 14 Punish them with the rod     and save them from death.  Should Parents Spank? Parents who spank think they are … Continue reading

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Proverbs 23:12 Angry About Improvement

12 Apply your heart to instruction     and your ears to words of knowledge. Angry About Improvement My wife says that I deflect criticism.  The truth is that I don’t welcome it.  I am not that wise.  Today’s criticism was concerning the … Continue reading

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Proverbs 23:10,11 Defender

10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone     or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, 11 for their Defender is strong;     he will take up their case against you. Defender In court cases even the poor are … Continue reading

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Proverbs 23:9 In Support of Not Talking It Out

9 Do not speak to fools,     for they will scorn your prudent words. In Support of Not Talking It Out In many cases it is prudent to talk through a problem. It is good to assess why the problem … Continue reading

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