We spoke of kings using things to control a person. Now we see that some, even in the lower ranks, do the same. Trapped by treats! I’m curious why this warning wasn’t included in the last one like it. They probably could have been rolled into one. Maybe it is because of the class distinction […]
Today we are told that chasing wealth is a waste of time. Working non-stop for the purpose of ‘getting ahead’ leaves you alone. This one hits a little close to home. Not for me but for my husband in his early hears. He always felt he had to take EVERY hour of overtime he could […]
Our author is telling us to be wise when receiving the ‘gifts’ of the ‘wealthy’ and ‘powerful’ people. It might be a trap to get you in their debt. Gifts are supposed to be given without ‘strings’ but often that isn’t what happens. Some people are offended if their ‘gift’ is exchanged or re-gifted. The […]
Today’s words are about taking pride in your work. Not pride as in arrogant but as in giving it your BEST efforts. Practice makes perfect and that brings notice. It is interesting that this is the topic of today. I have been VERY bust over the last month or so with sewing clothing for my […]
Moving ancient boundary stones was not only a ‘no-no’ to the people but a sin to God. It represented trying to take something you had no right to. Earlier I said that we probably wouldn’t have any ‘stand-alone’ verses in the Wise Words section. Apparently, I was wrong. Not the first time and certainly not […]
