A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a vagabond and want like an armed man. Proverbs 5:10, 11 Lord those of us that love working are truly blessed. Solomon reminds his son that he must be careful or he would find […]
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Son, if you endorse a note for someone you hardly know, guaranteeing his debt, you are in serious trouble. You may have trapped yourself by your agreement. Quick! Get out of it if you possibly can. Swallow Your pride; don’t let embarrassment stand in the way. Go and beg to have your name erased. Don’t […]
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For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord and He watches all his paths. The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him and he is caught in the toils of his sin. He dies for lack of discipline and because of his great folly he is lost. Proverbs 5:21 – 23 Lord You […]
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And now, O sons, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth. Proverbs 5:7 Lord over and over Solomon warns his sons to listen to him. He also reminds them that they must not depart from what he is telling them. Solomon was wise and he knew that staying on […]
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Solomon continued) For the lips of a loose woman drip honey and her speech is smother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps follow the path to Sheol; she does not take heed to the path of life; […]
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Solomon continues) My son, be attentive to my wisdom, incline your ear to my understanding; that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge. Proverbs 5:1, 2 Lord I don’t know about Solomon’s son but if I were his son I would have had enough of his wisdom by now. I would have […]
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Solomon continued to his young son.) Take heed to the path of your feet, then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. Proverbs 4:26, 27 Lord how wonderful it is to know that when we ask You will guide and […]
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Solomon continued) Put away from you crooked speech and put devious talk far from you. Proverbs 4:24 Lord give us hearts that are pure that always see the good in others. We are not perfect so why should we expect others to be. The good news is that You love us unconditionally and we thank […]
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Solomon continued) Keep your heart with all vigilance for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 5:23 Thank You Lord for a heart that loves You. Thank You that it is possible to keep our eyes on You. Thank You for Your help and strength. Thank You for today. Thank You Lord. Amen
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Solomon continued) My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to him who finds them, and healing to all his flesh. Proverbs 4:20 – 22 Lord what Solomon is saying to his son You […]
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