Tag: Proverbs
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Proverbs SOAP: Be diligent to get things done
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 13: 4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. Observation: Simply wanting something won’t get it for you. Working hard for it, bit by bit, will. Application: If I really want to achieve something I can’t just ‘want’ it……
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Proverbs SOAP: Listen to advice
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. Observation: Only fools assume they have everything right on their own. Those who are wise (or long to be wise) seek out and listen to solid advice. Application: Seek out…
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Proverbs SOAP: Accept instruction and be wiser
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. Observation: Those who are wise and righteous will benefit from instruction. Application: Typically I would see this scripture, hop into mom/ helper mode and feel…
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Proverbs SOAP: Blessed is the one who pursues wisdom
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 8: 34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. Observation: This section of Proverbs is talking about wisdom. I believe the Bible is saying that those who fervently seek wisdom in the Lord will be rewarded. Application:…
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Proverbs SOAP: Keeping His Word in me
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 7:1 My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you Observation: Don’t forget what I have taught you, instead keep my commands in mind always Application: One great way to stick to the path God has set out for me is to remain in…