Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you considers himself wise in this age, let him become a fool so as to become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18 NABRE Paul earlier in this letter said, “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to…
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Fools take no delight in understanding, but only in displaying what they think. Proverbs 18:2 NABRE In this section of Proverbs we can see many proverbs having to do with good speech. Wisdom teachers valued reserved and careful consideration in speech. These teachers had a serious purpose in mind, to…
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Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7 NABRE From the Wisdom of Solomon we have the statement fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. This comment does not want us to be afraid of or cower before the Lord.…
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Walk with the wise and you become wise, but the companion of fools fares badly. Proverbs 13:20 NABRE This proverb is from Solomon, son of David and King of Israel. He is considered one of the wisest men because he asked God for wisdom and it was given him. This…
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For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the Lord —plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. Jeremiah 29:11 NABRE Jeremiah is a major prophet of Israel. He lived during the period of the Babylonian…
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