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Proverbs 1:2-7 – To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth —
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Be Careful Of Respectable Sins

SONG OF SOLOMON 2:15 – Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom. THEME OF THE DAY. BE CAREFUL OF “RESPECTABLE” SINS. I don’t take credit for the words “Respectable Sins”. That goes to Jerry Bridges and the title of his book Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate. Please don’t be…

The Seeking Christian

1 CHRONICLES 16:8-11 – Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! THEME OF THE…

Passing Down The Faith

2 TIMOTHY 1:3-5 – I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois…

Battle For Affections

PSALM 73:25 – Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. THEME OF THE DAY. BATTLE FOR AFFECTIONS. Fellow Christian, we are in a war every day. It is not a war fought externally but in the battleground of our hearts. This war is aimed at conquering and capturing one thing –…

How To Lose Intimacy With God

PROVERBS 21:5 – The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. THEME OF THE DAY. HOW TO LOSE INTIMACY WITH GOD. It doesn’t take committing murder, adultery, grand theft, or any other “big sin” for a Christian to suddenly lose intimacy with God. It happens slowly like a dripping faucet. A slow…