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Proverbs 10:26 Fingernails to the chalkboard_
As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them. Proverbs 10:26 NIV This is a funny way to describe a lazy person. Every person impacts others, for the better, or for the worse. Its better for everyone if I engage fully in everything in front of…
Read MoreProverbs 10:25 Personality types_
When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. Proverbs 10:25 NIV I like how the Emphasized Bible translates it: “Like the passing away of a tempest so the lawless one is not, but the righteous hath an age-abiding foundation.” What a visual picture! The lawless are related…
Read MoreJohn 12:20-26 Becoming sons_
Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. Jesus replied, “The hour has come…
Read MoreJohn 12:25 The cost of presence_
Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. John 12:25 NIV “Hate your life” is a strong statement. Jesus didn’t say ignore it, dislike it, or have an aversion for it – rather, he said to hate it. Hate is…
Read MoreProverbs 10:24 Dread and Confidence_
What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. Proverbs 10:24 NASB Every person has fear about something, and sometimes that thing happens, most often it doesn’t. Similarly, we also have desire, and it too is sometimes fulfilled, other times it remains a fantasy. But the imaginations…
Read MoreProverbs 10:23 Becoming_
A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. Proverbs 10:23 NIV The fool, (literally, “fat”) or stupid, silly man, finds sport, or laughter, or pleasure, in not only doing something bad, but planning or scheming about it. Compare that to the delight of the person of discernment or understanding.…
Read MoreProverbs 10:22 Riches_
It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. Proverbs 10:22 NASB One may be rich in soul, friendship, speech, and many other ways, but there is no ambiguity with the Hebrew word “Ashar” — it means to be wealthy. Physically, to have substance and increase. Rich…
Read MoreJohn 14:2-3 New temples and playgrounds_
In my Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also. John…
Read MoreProverbs 10:21 When my words feed_
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense. Proverbs 10:21 NIV Daily I have a choice: Do I sustain life or slowly let it eek away? Strong says the Hebrew word for nourish means: to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; to graze, by extension, to associate with (as…
Read MoreProverbs 10:20 Choice silver_
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. Proverbs 10:20 NIV The Holy Spirit within me is a stream which flows out of me, like a river. And from His presence come good things. John talks about this fountain: On the last and greatest day…
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