Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. – If only many would learn this earlier. When I was director of surgery in a 600 bed hospital we had to close down one of our two orthopaedic wards when an beer carrying strike went onContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 1-10….Ten wise sayings!”
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Proverbs 19: 21-29….More gems!
21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. – God gives a long leash to mankind but He is always in control!22 What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. –Continue reading “Proverbs 19: 21-29….More gems!”
Proverbs 19: 11-20….Anger, Family Life, Threatened murder!
*11 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.*12 A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.*13 A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. #*14Continue reading “Proverbs 19: 11-20….Anger, Family Life, Threatened murder!”
Proverbs 19: 1-10….Reading this is like walking through a Field of Gems!
1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.4 Wealth bringsContinue reading “Proverbs 19: 1-10….Reading this is like walking through a Field of Gems!”
Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pray and Think and Learn!
13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. – It is sad and foolish to only listen and fail to hear what is being said. To not even consider the person’s words is stoooopid! You in the end might disagree, that’s OK, then argue your case.!14 A man’sContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pray and Think and Learn!”
Proverbs 18: 1-12….Priceless Proverbs.
1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubblingContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 1-12….Priceless Proverbs.”
Proverbs 17: 15-28….At the very last a wise fool!
15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD. – very foolish!16 Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.18 One whoContinue reading “Proverbs 17: 15-28….At the very last a wise fool!”
Proverbs 17: 1-14….Bouncing Bombs!
1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.***3 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.4Continue reading “Proverbs 17: 1-14….Bouncing Bombs!”
2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17….Stand up, Stand up for Jesus!
But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord JesusContinue reading “2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17….Stand up, Stand up for Jesus!”
2 Thessalonians….Introduction and Greeting
The ESV Introduction to this book reads in part –This letter from the apostle Paul was probably written shortly after his first letter to the church in Thessalonica. After a few comments in greeting…… He (also) addressed two recurring problems in this church. First, they were concerned that the Lord had already returned. Paul urgedContinue reading “2 Thessalonians….Introduction and Greeting”