Guarding the paths of justice, protecting the way of his faithful ones, Proverbs 2:8 NABRE The first ten lessons in proverbs are written as instructions to the people. The lessons are encouraging the reader to accept instruction, hold on to what they learned and always to acquire and treasure wisdom.…
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James 3:13 – February 17, 2019
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13 NABRE James is speaking about the wise person. In wisdom he is addressing the person who is suited to be a teacher in the Christian…
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Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it. Proverbs 22:6 NABRE The quoted proverb of Solomon is meant for everyone. However in his era communities where small and connected and children saw adults as someone to respect or look up…
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The ear that listens to salutary reproof is at home among the wise. Proverbs 15:31 NABRE A salutary reproof is a healthy correction. An experienced bowler sees someone new making an incorrect bowl and they might come to them and make a suggestion that could improve their play. If the…
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