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The Ol’ Tongue
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. Proverbs 12:6 How is your tongue these days? Do you find yourself shooting off sarcasm more than you like? Do you spread rumors because they’re “juicy?” Do you stretch the truth? Do you encourage others regularly? I’m…
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What Then?
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. Proverbs 12:5 What are your plans for the future? What are your goals and hopes and dreams? If you really want to get to the meat of all of that vision stuff, ask the simple question, “what then” early and…
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Digital Counsel
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. Proverbs 12:5 Who do you take counsel or advice from? I know it’s a vague question and intentionally so. I think, though, that one of the areas throw caution to the wind is in our television (and online) viewing habits.…
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Noble or Disgraceful
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. Proverbs 12:4 The two opposites in this verse are noble and disgraceful. They apply to the actions of men and women alike. When was the last time you heard someone talk negatively about their spouse? I…
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Mirror Mirror On the Wall
A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. Proverbs 12:3 In the first half of this verse contrasted with the latter, Solomon is almost drawing an analogy to building your moral and spiritual foundation on shifting sand. The ungodly often lose their moral bearings when they are left to their…