I was working out at my gym and I read this sign. It inspired some confidence, except I felt like something was missing. Oh yah. Something is missing – the “e.” At first glance you could miss it and your mind might fill in the blank. However, whether you notice the missing “e” or not
Proverbs 1:29-33 “For they hated knowledge, and chose not to fear the Lord. They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them. Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes. For the foolish will be killed by their turning away. The trust that
“My Child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them. They may say, “Come join us!…Think of the great things we’ll get!” My child, don’t go along with them. Stay far away from their paths these people set an ambush for themselves, they are trying to get themselves killed.” Proverbs 1: 10, 13, 15,
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 This is where it all starts, “fearing the Lord.” The word “fear” used in this context means something different than how we use the word colloquially here in the US. Generally, when we use the word “fear”
These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. Proverbs 1: 1-3 (NLT) Food has
Do you think God cares about what you eat? If He doesn’t, then eat on (and can I have one of those fries?) If He does, then we have a conflict of interest… our interest in this body we live in day after day… and the Holy Spirit’s interest in this body He lives in day after day. “Or