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Ruthlessly Kind
A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Proverbs 11:16 This is an interesting set of contrasts. We have seen both in everyday life, and we have seen the genders switched and it’s still true. Most of us know kindhearted men and women. These are the people we want to be around.…
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Yes and No
He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe. Proverbs 11:15 We make a lot of promises that we don’t keep. Promises aren’t bad if we keep them but we often make them in haste. Then when we have failed to keep the promise,…
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They All Fell
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure. Proverbs 11:14 The common translation for this verse read like this: without a vision the people fail… Have you ever stopped to think about the kingdoms that have come and gone through the ages? At one time Rome ruled the world and…
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In Matters of the Tongue.
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. Proverbs 11:13 Have you ever been hurt by gossip? Of course you have. Have you ever hurt anyone by your gossip? Probably. So why do we continue to do it. Hundreds of verses remind us to guard our tongues but we still gossip.…
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Button Up
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. Proverbs 11:13 Some reading this are in professions that require secrecy or confidentiality. The law requires us to guard our tongues or else we could face a lawsuit, damage someone’s reputation, or even damage national security. Often, in matters unrelated to professional confidentiality…