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Category Archives: discernment
given the business
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 The Preacher had discovered that he could waste his life accumulating things only to lose them all at the end. His experiment in seeking pleasure by means of pouring himself into productive work – had reached its result. … Continue reading
Posted in discernment, money, relationship with God, Solomon, wisdom
Tagged Ecclesiastes 2
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wise, crazy, or stupid?
Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 The Preacher’s second experiment was to focus on making himself a wiser man. He considered three options: being wise, being crazy, or being stupid. Part of learning wisdom is the acceptance that even it made no difference in … Continue reading
Nineveh gets hers
Nahum 3:5-19 Shame, fear and destruction will come to Nineveh: the same shame, fear and destruction that she has meted out to her neighbor nations. Why should the God of Israel waste time sending this message from his prophet? He … Continue reading
not enough
Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 The preacher’s first experiment was to do whatever he wanted to do. Personal pleasure in accomplishment was his objective. He set his mind to build, to get richer, and to add more and more to his possessions. He … Continue reading
an unhappy business
Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 It is a mistake to think that the more one knows, the happier one will be. The preacher learned this lesson well. He discovered that the more he learned about the world around him, the less comfortable he … Continue reading
trophy wives
Proverbs 31:10-31 King Lemuel lived in a world (much like ours) where women were usually seen as objects to be used and looked at. His mother taught him better. She taught him to look for a wife of true excellence. … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, discernment, family, kindness, love, marriage, ministry
Tagged Proverbs 31
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neck exercise
Proverbs 29 A stiff neck is one that refuses to move, even when there is cause for it. This is how the sages described a person who was rebuked many times for engaging in destructive behavior, yet never changed. Perhaps … Continue reading
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Tagged Proverbs 29
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destiny of drink
Micah 1-2 Micah prophesied to a people who were busy taking advantage of each other. They would devise ways of ruining their neighbors for their own profit – while still lying in bed in the morning. Then they would get … Continue reading
Posted in consideration of others, deliverance, discernment, judgment
Tagged Micah 1, Micah 2
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all consuming desires
Proverbs 23-24 These proverbs highlight a number of desires that might become all-consuming. The message is to seek wisdom so that your desires do not destroy you. Be passionate about doing the right thing, and let the LORD take care … Continue reading
gracious speech
Proverbs 21-22 Gracious speech is a quality that brings wise people good company. No matter who he is, a man with gracious speech will have the king as his friend. But ungracious speech (quarreling) is a curse upon those who … Continue reading
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