Tag: fear the Lord

  • Up Comes Down – Proverbs 29

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    Kathy Sheldon Davis
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    Here’s an example of one of those backward effect principles. If I lift myself up in pride thinking that’s how I’ll gain honor, the reverse happens. It’ll bring me down. And if I think of myself in a level-headed way I’ll gain honor. “A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains…

  • Say “I Was Wrong” – Proverbs 28

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    Kathy Sheldon Davis
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    I remember watching an episode of “Happy Days” on TV in the 70s when the character Fonzie couldn’t say the words “I was wrong.” It looked like he was choking on his tongue, and watching him struggle made my jaw ache. You’ve just gotta do it. There are repercussions if you can’t agree that you’ve…