Folly, Ecc 10:1-15
In Ecc 10:1-15, Solomon elaborates on his wise understanding of folly. Folly in Reputation, v.1 Practically speaking, this is true. The ointment of the apothecary can have a sweet smell, as in Ex 30:34-35. But if a few flies die in the confection, the savor is going to stink with the smell of dead flies. […]
Things Set Against Each Other, Ecc 7:11-18
Ecc 7:11-18 shows us three things set against each other, that, when considered together, give us wisdom under the sun. Wisdom and Money are Set Against Each Other, v.11-12 Solomon wrote, “Wisdom is good with an inheritance”. In Ecc 2:18-19 his heir would need wisdom to properly manage what he inherits. Whataburger is a good […]
What Sin Is, 1 Jn 3:4
What Sin Is I Jn. 3-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible is very clear on the subject of what sin is. You do not have to guess what sin is. The Lord tells you explicitly. Just look at these verses. Sin is: Breaking the law – “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin […]
What Can Defile Man Mk 7:14-23
What Can Defile A Man Mk 7:14-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What can defile man? Nothing from without, entering into a man, can defile him. It’s the things which come out of him that defile man. There is much attention these days on selecting only organic foods, eating gluten-free foods, maintaining the balance of fat, carbs […]
The Preaching of the Cross 1 Cor 1:18-31
18-04-29 1 Cor 1 18-31 The Preaching of the Cross CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the remainder of 1 Corinthians 1, Paul contrasts the response of the saved and the lost to the preaching of the cross. Unto us which are saved, the preaching of the cross is: The power of God – 18-20, 24 […]
Lay Thine Hand Upon Thy Mouth Prov. 30: 32-33
Shut Thy Mouth Prov. 30: 32-33 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to this text there are three good times to lay thine hand upon thy mouth – of course there are more good reasons than just what we find in this text but this text gives us three specific occasions to keep quiet. When you […]
How to Handle Fools Prov. 26: 1-12
Weapons Against Fools Prov. 26: 1-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The first 12 verses of Proverbs 26 are about fools and how to deal with them – this message is on how to handle fools – you can use any one of these tactics below or a combination of them. Don’t honor them – v.1, 8 […]
Getting Put to Shame Prov. 25: 8-10
Getting Put to Shame Prov. 25: 8-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A sure fire way to get put to shame is to refuse to hear the good counsel of these verses. In verse 8 you go to a fellow half-cocked and mad and strive with him over something you suspect to be true but you […]
Meddling Prov. 17: 14
Meddling Prov. 17:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Meddling is to interfere or busy one’s self improperly with another’s affairs. Meddling is connected with: Contention – a dispute where there is strong disagreement, you see this in sports when teams are competing – they’ll say they were in strong contention for the prize [i.e. each fighting hard […]
Earmarks of a Fool Prov. 13: 19 B
Earmarks of a Fool Prov 13:19 B CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The earmarks of a fool are these. Fools are: Incorrigible – For one thing they not only refuse to depart from evil but they think it is abominable to do so – like the mayor of Las Vegas posing in Reader’s Digest with a show […]