Category: Bible Reading
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One Way to Keep from Being Robbed – Proverbs 24
Did you know we can cheat ourselves out of having what we need? This saying draws a picture of a lazy person’s field where his resources don’t grow well and his boundaries aren’t sound. That means animals and people can easily get into his business. Their laziness robs them. “I went past the field of…
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They Lie to Me – Proverbs 23
Do you argue with ads? We got rid of our TV a long time ago, but I used to talk back to commercials spouting their boisterous messages about my shortcomings without their product. Or the glamour girls were passed off as women I should emulate. Or buying “X” would ensure my good health, appeal, or…
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Better Than Money – Proverbs 22
What’s worth having more than money? “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1 NIV). If people can’t trust me, they won’t be likely to purchase my product or service or want me in their employ, but if I’m a person of integrity…
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The Do-Nothing – Proverbs 21
My husband was gone last week for a hunting trip in Eastern Oregon, and I stayed home and did very little. In fact you could say I was downright lazy. I had some reasonable excuses: A head cold and the fact he likes to take a daily nap during his time in the wilderness. Why…
