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• Proverbs 12: 16 – Stop and THINK!
  on Nov 21, 2011 in Bible Study Proverbs Foolishness Self-Control Fools wrath anger
   I’ve chosen to title this post, “Stop and THINK!”  This verse seems to say that doing that, is the difference between being called a “fool” or being someone who is “prudent.” Proverbs 12: 16 (NKJV)    &nbs...
• Proverbs 12: 15 Seek Wise Counsel…
  on Aug 20, 2010 in Bible Study Follow God's ways Foolishness Christian mentors Wisdom Counsel Correction Fools
  This verse is another contrast between those that God sees as being foolish and the ones He sees as being wise.Proverbs 12: 15 (NKJV)15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.Here are the definitions of the main...
• Proverbs 12: 14 What Will You Sow…
  on Jul 28, 2010 in Bible Study Our Words Reap what you sow Work
  Today’s verse continues with the theme of being careful with our speech, and the “work” we do for those things will decide the type of “reward” we will receive.Proverbs 12: 14 (NKJV)14.  A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit o...
• Proverbs 12: 13 Be Ensnared or Make it Through…
  on Jun 21, 2010 in Bible Study Follow God's ways Our Speech Curses Gossip
  Today’s verse is about the trouble we can get into through the things that we say…Proverbs 12: 13 (NKJV)13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble. First, let's check our definitio...
• Proverbs 12: 12 Wanting and Getting
  on Jun 18, 2010 in Bible Study Lusts of the Flesh Follow God's ways Reap what you sow Wisdom wickedness
  Proverbs 12: 12 (NKJV)12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men,But the root of the righteous yields fruit.Here are today’s Definitions of the main words:wicked: 1. Evil by nature and in practice 2. Highly offensive; obnoxiouscovet: long for, des...
• Proverbs 12: 11 Work and Eat…
  on Jun 7, 2010 in Bible Study Follow God's ways Reap what you sow Foolishness Harvest Sloth Diligence
  This verse is the essence of the story of the grasshopper and the ant. The ant worked HARD all summer while the grasshopper wiled away the hours, playing and having fun, but when the winter came, the ant had plenty of provisions laid up for his famil...
• Proverbs 12: 10 (NKJV) The Treatment of Your Animals Shows What’s Inside…
  on Jun 3, 2010 in Bible Study Follow God's ways Reap what you sow Righteous wickedness God's Love kindness Creation Modeling
  Today’s verse talks about the way people treat their animals as being a way to judge their character. I find this interesting because we see more and more animal abuse and neglect as the incidence of other forms of crime, abuse and neglect rise.P...
• Proverbs 12: 9 (NKJV) Humility vs. Pride
  on May 11, 2010 in Bible Study Proverbs Poverty Pride 7 things God hates 7 Deadly sins
  I have had some trouble with this verse and finally decided to look it up in some Bible Study notes. The definitions below give some clues, as well.Proverbs 12: 99 Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but l...
• Proverbs 12: 8 (NKJV) Commended or Despised?
  on Mar 23, 2010 in Bible Study Stubbornness Proverbs Perversion God's Blessings Wisdom
  We have choices in the way we live our lives. We can live in ways that will bring commendations our way, or we can live in ways that make others despise us.Proverbs 12: 88 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse...
• Proverbs 12:6 Watch your tongue…
  on Mar 5, 2010 in Bible Study Our Speech Proverbs Righteous wickedness
  Today's verse contrasts the way that wicked men speak with the life giving way that people who follow God talk, and shows what results from each manner of talking.Proverbs 12: 6 (NKJV) 6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”...

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