The old saying, “see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil.” Agur instructs us to put the hand over the mouth to cut off its evil. Otherwise, trouble will come pressing down on you. We are at the end of Agur’s words in Proverbs. I had to look to my bible helps to […]
Our last list from Agur contains things that are ‘walking tall’; “stately in their stride.” I can see pride in the mix as well. But sometimes “pride” is justified. We are coming near the end of Agur’s advice for us. Not fully there, but at the end of his lists. I wonder if he is […]
Today’s list contains things that are small AND mighty. They are also tenacious when facing the trials of life. Their dogged determination to meet their goals is inspiration for all. Agur’s list focuses on the insect and animal kingdom today. Of particular interest are the groups that work together and two animals that don’t seem […]
We have another list. This time is features things that make the earth tremble because it is so out of order. It’s topsy turvy and messes are bound to be made! Agur gives us another list of four examples. This time his examples are of things that don’t fit right in this world. Things that […]
Agur looks at five things today. These are “too wonderful” for him or things “he doesn’t understand.” I’m right there beside him on some of these. Agur says he is going to focus on three things that are too wonderous for him. He also says he doesn’t understand a fourth thing. Trouble is, he lists […]