Category: Wisdom
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Wisdom is a Noisy Lady – Proverbs 1
How much noise can you tolerate? Because of my sensitive hearing, I withdraw from situations where the noise level is uncomfortably loud. If I’m behaving foolishly, however, I want wisdom to raise her voice. In the first chapter of Proverbs there’s a list of warnings for those who ignore wise counsel. “Wisdom cries aloud in the street,…
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My Faith and Political Debate – Psalm 37
The rise of political noise in the media keeps bringing Psalm 37 to mind, where it says getting all worked up about things is bound to bring trouble. The word fret is defined as becoming anxious, agitated, worried, or annoyed. The Bible says we should stop going there. “Cease from anger and forsake wrath; fret…
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Breaking the Rules – Psalm 36
A few days ago a friend quoted “rules are meant to be broken.” We were teasing each other at the time, but the reality of obstinate human nature is still there. Notice how the psalmist describes the person who doesn’t respect God’s rules. “Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart. There is no…
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Mom’s Advice for a King – Proverbs 31
I feel like I’m being tricky by not highlighting the “godly woman” verses that always catch my attention in Proverbs 31. Instead, today I’m actually drawn to the opening verses. We are told these words were spoken to King Lemuel by his mother. “It is not for kings, O Lemuel–not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers…
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Listen to the Rebuke – Proverbs 15
Have you noticed some people are more teachable than others? “He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.” Proverbs 15:31 NIV. “He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.” 15:32 It’s not easy to accept a rebuke of any kind, but if one comes to me…
