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About Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann is pastor of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina.

in the long run

20241111 in the long run Proverbs 11:1-31 (JDV). Proverbs 11:1 Fraudulent scales are detestable to Yahveh, but an accurate weight is his delight.Proverbs 11:2 When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright … Continue reading

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evidence of wisdom

20241110 evidence of wisdom Proverbs 10:1-32 (JDV). Proverbs 10:1 Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves to his mother.Proverbs 10:2 Wicked treasures do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death.Proverbs 10:3 … Continue reading

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choose the wise life

20241109 choose the wise life Proverbs 9:1-18 (JDV). Proverbs 9:1 Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.Proverbs 9:2 She has slaughtered what needed to be slaughtered; she has mixed her wine; she has also set … Continue reading

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falling for innovation

20241108 falling for innovation Proverbs 8:1-36 (JDV). Proverbs 8:1 Doesn’t wisdom call out? Doesn’t understanding give her voice?Proverbs 8:2 At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she is standing.Proverbs 8:3 Beside the gates leading into the city, at … Continue reading

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countless victims

20241107 countless victims Proverbs 7:1-27 (JDV). Proverbs 7:1 My son, keep my words and treasure my commands.Proverbs 7:2 Keep my commands and live and guard my instruction as you would the pupil of your eye.Proverbs 7:3 Tie them to your … Continue reading

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trapped

20241106 trapped Proverbs 6:1-35 (JDV). Proverbs 6:1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor or entered into an agreement with a stranger,Proverbs 6:2 you have been trapped by the words of your mouth trapped by the … Continue reading

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wormwood road

20241105 wormwood road Proverbs 5:1-23 (JDV). Proverbs 5:1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; bend your ear to my understandingProverbs 5:2 so that you may maintain discretion and your lips safeguard knowledge.Proverbs 5:3 Though the lips of the forbidden … Continue reading

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rules of the road

20241104 rules of the road Proverbs 4:1-27 (JDV). Proverbs 4:1 Listen, sons, to a father’s correction, and pay attention to know understanding,Proverbs 4:2 because I am giving you good instruction. Don’t abandon my teaching.Proverbs 4:3 When I was a son … Continue reading

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Don’t be devious

20241103 Don’t be devious Proverbs 3:27-35 (JDV). Proverbs 3:27 When it is in your power, don’t withhold good from the one to whom it belongs.Proverbs 3:28 Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go away! Come back later. I’ll give it tomorrow” … Continue reading

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the wisdom to pursue wisdom

20241102 the wisdom to pursue wisdom Proverbs 3:13-26 (JDV). Proverbs 3:13 Fortunate is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,Proverbs 3:14 for she is more profitable than silver, and what she produces is better than gold.Proverbs 3:15 She … Continue reading

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