Category Archives: self-control

the blindness of envy

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250522 the blindness of envy Esther 5:1-14 Esther 5:1 On the third day, Esther dressed in her royal clothing and stood in the palace’s inner courtyard facing it. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, … Continue reading →

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choices that destroy

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250201 choices that destroy 2 Chronicles 22:1-12 2 Chronicles 22:1 Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, his youngest son, king in his place, because the troops that had come with the Arabs to the camp had killed all the … Continue reading →

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balance

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241127 balance Proverbs 25:1-28 (JDV). Proverbs 25:1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate … Continue reading →

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cravings

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241124 cravings Proverbs 23:1-35 (JDV). Proverbs 23:1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,Proverbs 23:2 and put a knife to your neck if you have a hungry throat;Proverbs 23:3 don’t desire his … Continue reading →

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deep waters

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241118 deep waters Proverbs 18:1-24 (JDV). Proverbs 18:1 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom.Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.Proverbs 18:3 When a … Continue reading →

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rules of the road

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

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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Living like an adventist

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240816 Living like an adventist 1 Peter 4:7-9 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near; therefore, be self-controlled and sober for prayers.1 Peter 4:8 Above all, maintain constant care for one another, since care covers a … Continue reading →

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Jonathan was grieved

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240411 Jonathan was grieved 1 Samuel 20:24-34 (JDV) 1 Samuel 20:24 So David hid in the countryside. At the New Moon, the king sat down to eat the meal.1 Samuel 20:25 He sat at his usual place on the seat … Continue reading →

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A Spirit-controlled tongue

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240211 A Spirit-controlled tongue James 5:12 (JDV) James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “yes” mean “yes,” and your “no” mean “no,” … Continue reading →

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fire extinguisher

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240201 fire extinguisher James 3:5-8 (JDV) James 3:5: Although the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. Think about how a small fire kindles a large forest.James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire. The … Continue reading →

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