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Bad witness

“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one…

Finishing well

As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of…

The best gifts to ask for

Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great…

Jesus-proof

May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever. -Romans 11:10 (NIV) Some of the nicest people I know are Jesus-proof. Some…

Hurting people hurt people

No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it….

How to sabotage yourself

He has dug a pit and hollowed it out, And has fallen into the hole which he made. His mischief will return upon his own head, And his…

Preferring to live the lie

A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate. -Proverbs 15:17 (NLT) In the 1999 film The Matrix, it’s revealed to…

Responding to the low blow

The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. -Proverbs 15:28 (NKJV) You know the feeling when someone’s gone…

Controlling the universe?

To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he…

Worry is desire for control

The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still. -Exodus 14:14 (NIV) Children have a way of asking you questions that force you to boil…