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The Lie
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful. Proverbs 14:25 Why do we lie when we know it’s wrong? We lie to protect ourselves and our reputations. We only lie when we think we can gain in some way from the lie. Sometimes we like just to say that we “got away…
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Wealth of the Wise
The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly. Proverbs 14:24 Time and again, Scriptures point out to us that wisdom is far greater than material wealth. I’m not surprised at the number of times it’s emphasized since because of our propensity towards accumulating wealth. Find wisdom. Seek wisdom.…
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The Hard Work of Finding Work
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 I know this to be true, but finding work is hard work! It can be discouraging, humiliating, and downright frustrating. People don’t understand the temptations there are just to give up and sit around all day every day when the…
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Glorified in the Mess
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. Proverbs 14:22 Yesterday’s devotional was dark and today’s is only slightly lighter. Pray for the victims and the families of those who have been victimized by senseless terrorist acts. Pray that these people will be drawn…
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Confuse Their Minds
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. Proverbs 14:22Have you ever wondered why there is not more terrorist bombings and such in the West? Think about it. In a free society, many of these evil men and women have free reign wherever they…