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Consulting the Wise
A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise. Proverbs 15:12 By now I hope you are consulting the wise at every possible opportunity. You know who they are (even if you consider yourself to be in that category) and you seek them out often. You bask in their knowledge. You just want to…
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No Running, Hiding, or Fooling
Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men! Proverbs 15:11 God knows you. God knows me. He knows us better than we know ourselves. What does that mean exactly? He knows why we do things (even when we don’t want to admit it). He knows how we do…
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The Chosen Path
Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. Proverbs 15:10 There are certain places in the world that if you deviate one foot to either side of the chosen path, you could get blown to pieces. What if I decided that I was tired of always going the path…
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Chasing God
The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness. Proverbs 15:9 Are you chasing God or does He always have to chase you down? Yes, Scripture tells us that He is constantly wooing us unto Himself, but do we always have to make it difficult for Him??
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Prayer of the Upright
The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. Proverbs 15:8 Want to know what pleases God? Look no further than this verse: praying and being upright. Obviously there are two key ingredients to this, and on the surface of it they’re not all that difficult to achieve.…