[:en]The parable of the vineyard was about a father asking his son to do some work in the vineyard. The sons said: “I will”. But he was all talk and no action. Jesus main application was to religious leaders who spoke of obedience yet refused to follow through with repentance. If we follow Christ, it… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/14/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 16[:]
[:en]PLANS: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed” (v. 3) “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps” (v. 9) “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” (v. 33) PRIDE: “The Lord detests all the proud… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 15[:]
[:en]”A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (v. 1) “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good” (v. 3) “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit” (v, 4) “The Lord detests the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 14[:]
[:en]”The wise woman builds her house, but with her won hands the foolish one tears hers down” (v. 1) “The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish” (v. 11) “A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated” (v. 17) “The poor are shunned… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 13[:]
[:en]Speech: “He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin” (v. 3) Pride: “Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice” (v. 10) Money: “Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow” (v. 11) Discipline: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 12[:]
[:en]”Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid” (v. 1) “A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones” (v. 4) “The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful” (v. 5) “A righteous man… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 11[:]
[:en]”The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight” (v. 1) “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” (v. 2) “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret” (v. 13) “He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 10[:]
[:en]The proverbs of Solomon: “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother” (v. 1) “Ill gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death” (v. 2) “The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked” (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 9[:]
[:en]”Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he wil love you. Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. (vs. 8-9) “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 9[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 8[:]
[:en]Wisdom’s Call: “Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her” (vs. 10-11) “I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 8[:]