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 […]
Today we look at the concept of debt and the security given for the debt. “If you have nothing with which to pay,” don’t buy it. This sounds so simple on its face. I wonder if the Israelites has to worry about paying for their houses and carts. For me and my family, I KNOW […]
Today’s wise words deal with angry people and how their behavior can affect you if you befriend them. Pick your friends wisely for they have an effect on you. Everyone needs friends. We are created to need companionship. If it weren’t so, God wouldn’t have been concerned about Adam being alone in the Garden of […]