[:en]What are the characteristics of a fool? He pursues selfish ends and defirs all sound jugment (v. 1) He delights in airing his own opinions (v. 2) His lips brings him strife and his mouth invites a beating (v. 6) He is proud (v. 12) He answers before listening (v. 13) Characteristics of a righteous… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 18[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 17[:]
[:en]SON “A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers” (v. 2) “To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool” (v. 21) “A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 17[:]
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[:en]EARNESTLY SEARCHING The Jews were under the captivity in Babylon for 70 years before they returned to Jerusalem and Judah. God fulfilled His promise to call them back and restore their honor with a new name, “Sought after, the City No Longer Deserted” (Isa. 62:12). He searched for them from all the scattered areas to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/27/19)[:]
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[:en]EYEWITNESSES AND ACCURATE RECORDS OF JESUS Luke explained how the story of Jesus was “handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewithnesses” (Luke 1:2). Luke himself also decided to write to Theophilus an orderly account of Jesus so that he may know the certainty of the things he had been taught”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/26/19)[:]
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[:en]LURED AWAY There was a popular game called POKEMON GO played on a smarphone using the phone’s camera. The object of the game is to capture little creatures called Pokemon. When one appears in the game, a red and white ball also appears on the phone’s screen. To capture a Pokemon, the player has to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/25/19)[:]
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[:en]THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS In Philippians 2, Paul reminded us to imitate Christ’s humility.. He wrote: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but also to the interest of others” (Phil. 2:3-4). He described… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/24/19)[:]
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[:en]OUR GUILT IS GONE David had committed two grave sins found in the ten commandments: Adultery with Bathseba and the murder of Uriah (2 Sam. 11-12) But when he decided not to cover up his wrongs by acknowledging his sin and confessed it to the Lord, the Lord erased his guilt and protected him from… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/23/19)[:]
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[:en]RIPE FOR HARVEST When we plant a tree, it takes a long time for it to grow and bear fruits. We may not be able to enjoy its shade and fruits but someone else can reap what we have sown. This is also true in God’s kingdom. We enjoy the fruits of someone else’s labor. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/22/19)[:]
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[:en]BE STILL Living in today’s environment of media bombardment, there are constant barrage of news and knowledge that dominate our minds. It becomes increasingly difficult for us to find quiet time to think and to pray. A “quiet time” is essential in our everyday life. It is necessary to take time to focus on the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/21/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 16[:]
[:en]MOTIVES, PLANS AND DECISIONS “All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are wieghed by the Lord” (v. 2) “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… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 16[:]