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Monthly Archives: May 2012
The thought of foolishness is sin
The thought of foolishness is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men (Proverbs 24:9). It is too general a notion that thoughts are of little consequence, and that words and actions only expose men to danger of punishment … Continue reading
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My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways
My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways (Proverbs 23:26). This divine teacher, in the name of God, requires our hearts to be applied to the word of exhortation. “Set your hearts to all the … Continue reading
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He also that is slothful in his work, is brother to him that is a great waster
He also that is slothful in his work, is brother to him that is a great waster (Proverbs 18:9). Slothfulness in business is commonly a companion of tale-bearing; and both of them are more dangerous iniquities than men generally apprehend, … Continue reading
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Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that heareth the commandment shall be rewarded (Proverbs 13:13). In many things we offend all, but we are not all despisers of the word of God. Good men have reason to … Continue reading
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Happy is the man that findeth wisdom
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding (Proverbs 3:13). Where shall wisdom be found, and who is the man that getteth understanding? Wisdom is to be found in the Bible, and in Christ, who … Continue reading
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Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not (Proverbs 8:33). If we hear instruction with faith and reverence, we shall be wise. If we refuse it, we are fools, and must continue to be so. Christ is the only … Continue reading
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It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and angry woman
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and angry woman (Proverbs 21:19). Contention and anger commonly go together, and they kindle a flame that can scarcely be extinguished. The wise man has already told us, … Continue reading
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A fool’s mouth is his destruction
A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul (Proverbs 18:7). For men to be destroyed on account of the transgression of their lips, is a grievous though just punishment; but the text represents … Continue reading
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Prepare thy work without
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field, and afterwards build thine house (Proverbs 24:27). Things absolutely necessary, are to be sought after in the first place, and, in the next place, those things that … Continue reading
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Have not I written to thee excellent things, in counsels and knowledge?
That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. Have not I written to thee excellent things, in counsels and knowledge (Proverbs 22:19-20). The chief design of this book, is … Continue reading
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