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Category Archives: discernment
revelation famine
Amos 7-8 The people were fed up with Amos’ words of doom and Amaziah voiced their frustration. He told Amos to go back to Judah and prophesy there. They had had enough of his negative thoughts, and predictions of despair … Continue reading
stupidity 101
Proverbs 13-14 Stupidity comes naturally for humans. We do not have to work at it. But if we want further training, here are some helpful hints: Train your ears not to listen to rebuke (13:1), to despise the word (13:13), … Continue reading
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Tagged Proverbs 13, Proverbs 14
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the L factor
Proverbs 15-16 We humans will make our plans, and do as we will, some walking in righteousness, others living selfishly and godlessly. But there is another factor involved in the equation: the LORD. He is watching over our lives, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Proverbs 15, Proverbs 16
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results
Proverbs 11-12 Wisdom will prove itself right in the long run, and foolishness will prove itself wrong. The incidents where people seem to be profiting from wrongdoing are just temporary exceptions. When we look at the eternal results, we see … Continue reading
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Tagged Proverbs 11, Proverbs 12
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abusing freedom
Amos 2:6-16 Israel’s crimes included the fact that they had forgotten the LORD’s role in bringing them out of Egypt and defeating their enemies. They arrogantly claimed to have done it all themselves. Then, they began to abuse their freedom … Continue reading
old school
Proverbs 8 Occasionally, you will hear someone talk about “old school.” It refers to the old way of doing things, which, depending on who uses the term, may be a good thing or not. Solomon says that wisdom is old … Continue reading
many a victim
Proverbs 7 Once again, Solomon warns his sons of the danger of sexual sin. He observes a scenario where a man is lured into a trap by a wife who makes it so easy for the man to cheat with … Continue reading
suicide by adultery
Proverbs 6:20-35 Wisdom looks beyond stupid questions like “can I get away with this?” It sees sin as what it really is, and sees what sin really does. Solomon described adultery as a sin which destroys the soul. He pleads … Continue reading
seeking freedom
Proverbs 6:1-19 The essence of wisdom is knowing the right way to live so that you can avoid trouble. But what do you do after you have already made a mistake or two? Is it hopeless? No, but it is … Continue reading
worship as usual
Hosea 9 I hear the condemning voice of the prophet here. He is speaking to this generation of evangelical Christians who make so much of worship, yet often hide selfishness and sin. The prophet told the Israelites to stop rejoicing, … Continue reading
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