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Parenting; October 15, 2019

Posted on October 19, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. This is certainly a forgotten verse in much of society today! The 20th Century had lots of psychologists who insisted … Continue reading →

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Correction; October 14, 2019

Posted on October 18, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. This could hardly be plainer or more to the point. There is no telling how much potential has been wasted by people who have refused correction. … Continue reading →

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Honesty; October 13, 2019

Posted on October 18, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:9 The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. Several of the proverbs in this section spoke to me, but this one seems most fundamental. I realized a long time ago … Continue reading →

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Education; October 12, 2019

Posted on October 17, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. This very famous verse is even shorter in Japanese than in English, in terms of how much space it takes, … Continue reading →

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Life vs. Death; October 11, 2019

Posted on October 17, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 8:35-36 “For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.” The section from verse 22 through 31 has a lot of parallels … Continue reading →

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Love and Hate; October 10, 2019

Posted on October 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Reading the benefits of wisdom that follow this, it would seem almost automatic that people would desire and seek wisdom, … Continue reading →

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Marriage; October 9, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 5:18-19 May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be captivated by her love. Every once in … Continue reading →

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Wisdom vs. Intellect; October 8, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 4:7-8 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. If this is indeed what David taught Solomon, it’s no … Continue reading →

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Parenting; October 7, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. When I get to this part of the Bible … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; October 6, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 1:29-31 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of … Continue reading →

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