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Born and raised in Japan of missionary parents. Have been here as an adult missionary since 1981.

January 13, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. Though there are differences between the NIV and the Japanese, (“grace” rather than “love,” “guilt” rather than “sin”) I think … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The NIV gives the translation the Japanese uses for the first half of the verse as a footnote: “Wisdom teaches the fear of the … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:5 A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. This is part and parcel of the “fatherhood famine” that is afflicting the world today. Some fathers are trying their honest best to correct their children, … Continue reading →

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January 10, 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. The translations are strikingly different between the NIV and the Japanese in the first half of this verse. Where the NIV … Continue reading →

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January 9, 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Here we have presented, in rather blunt, graphic terms, the danger in relying only on human judgment. Where the English … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:2 He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him. One of the things you can get from this verse is a secular proverb: “Actions speak louder than words.” The Bible has … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. This general theme comes up many times in Proverbs, simply because it’s true: who you hang with makes a big difference. We can’t … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. This is put interestingly, because we don’t usually personify our actions like this. The first half brings to mind Ephesians 6:14, which in turn is an echo … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. I am reminded of the saying, “It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. This chapter, along with Proverbs as a whole, has a lot to say about the power of words. That’s appropriate, considering that the book … Continue reading →

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