Wisdom and Integrity

From our reading of Proverbs 10 through 12 for today. A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. Riches profit …

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Day Forty Eight – Proverbs and Wisdom

Many wise men have written wise sayings for people to follow.  The wisest of men was King Solomon, because God gave him the wisdom to rule his people; that is what he asked for.  Then, because of his wise prayer and requests God gave him what he did not ask for; and it was many …

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Fear of the LORD, Integrity, and Discretion

"The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one …

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The Right Balance

"A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from …

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The Poor; Rich Man

"Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich." Proverbs 28:6 (NKJV) The economically poor individual who has godly integrity, and is upright in his/her ways is far better off than the individual who has the wealth of the world, yet is without God. I …

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071911 In all this did not Job sin with his lips

"So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.  And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes.  Then said his wife unto him, 'Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse …

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Missouri Baptist Convention Report ’06

Missouri Baptist Convention Report Cape Girardeau, Missouri My wife and I attended the MBC October 30 – November 01, 2006. Conventions are always a good time to renew friendships and begin new ones as well.  It was good to see many people that we grew to love and appreciate from the Mineral Area Baptist Association.  …

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