Monthly Archives: June 2014

June 10, 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. There were several verses in the passage that spoke to me, and I had trouble settling on one. However, … Continue reading →

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June 9, 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:18 The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. This, of course, brings to mind Romans 6:23. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life … Continue reading →

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June 8, 2014

Posted on June 9, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. We often forget that God doesn’t punish as much as we are done in by our own sin. People accuse God of being … Continue reading →

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June 7, 2014

Posted on June 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. This verse brings to mind 2 Corinthians 2:14-16. “But thanks be to God, who always leads us … Continue reading →

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June 6, 2014

Posted on June 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:9 The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. The Japanese translates the first part of this simply as, “The person who walks straight.” That’s a pretty good metaphor for a … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2014

Posted on June 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:2 Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. At first glance this seems to be talking only about money, but I think a wider reading is appropriate. Treasure is whatever we value highly and work … Continue reading →

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June 4, 2014

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. This is an important verse to remember. The chapter as a whole is about wisdom, and we are told in … Continue reading →

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June 3, 2014

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:25-26 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. Some people can’t enjoy current blessings for being anxious … Continue reading →

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June 2, 2014

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 2:21-22 For the upright will live in the land, and the blameless will remain in it; but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be torn from it. It is very interesting to … Continue reading →

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June 1, 2014

Posted on June 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 2:4-5 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. There is a difference between wisdom … Continue reading →

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