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Proverbs 10:19 Words_
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19 NASB Or another way of translating from NIV says: Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. Proverbs 10:19 NIV Why would someone talk too much? There’s the natural desire to connect…
Read MoreProverbs 10:18 Hatred and slander_
“He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.” Proverbs 10:18 NASB Hatred is a strong emotion. The Hebrew carries the meaning, “exceedingly hateful.” It is directed at another person. A deep unhappiness or disgust caused by that person. When I dislike something, I usually acknowledge it and go…
Read MoreJohn 3:7-8 The wind blows, spirit breathes_
Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:7-8 NASB Jesus explanation of…
Read MoreJohn 3:6 Spirit births spirit_
Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. John 3:6 NIV Nicodemus was trying to wrap his mind around Jesus’ words. Being born a second time doesn’t make sense, how can it? So Jesus elaborated. I like how Barnes’ Commentary frames it up: “Perhaps, also, he alludes to the question asked…
Read MoreJohn 3:5-6 Born of water and spirit_
Jesus answered–Verily, verily, I say unto thee: Except one be born of water and spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which hath been born of the flesh, is, flesh, and, that which hath been born of the spirit, is, spirit. John 3:5-6 (The Emphasized Bible) I love the way the Message…
Read MoreJohn 3:3 Being born twice_
Jesus answered, and said unto him–Verily, verily, I say unto thee: Except one be born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3 (Emphasized Bible) Being “born again” is such a fundamental doctrine of the Christian faith, that those words could become meaningless to the average listener. Jesus wasn’t talking about joining…
Read MoreProverbs 10:17 Discipline, Influence and Destiny_
Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. Proverbs 10:17 NIV The Amplified Bible says, “He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing], But he who ignores and refuses correction…
Read MoreJohn 3:1-2 Nicodemus_
Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.…
Read MoreJohn 2:25 What is in man_
He did not need anyone to testify concerning man [and human nature], for He Himself knew what was in man [in their hearts–in the very core of their being]. John 2:25 AMP Jesus understood what was in man. This is profound on so many levels. Excavating this thought back to the beginning, Adam was created…
Read MoreJohn 2:24 Trusting man_
But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men, and because He did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man. John 2:24-25 NASB1995 Where does identity originate: from the Holy Spirit who tells me who I am, or from the…
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