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!”
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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”
Acts 4: 23-31….Their Vision is Inspirational!
When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, who through theContinue reading “Acts 4: 23-31….Their Vision is Inspirational!”
Acts 4: 1-2, 7-10,13c)-22….Weak Judges!
1 And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. ……7 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, “By what powerContinue reading “Acts 4: 1-2, 7-10,13c)-22….Weak Judges!”
Acts 2: 1-13….Empowered!
When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they wereContinue reading “Acts 2: 1-13….Empowered!”
John 16: 4b-15….What will the Holy Spirit do?
“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. Nevertheless, I tell you theContinue reading “John 16: 4b-15….What will the Holy Spirit do?”
As I read it! 