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Proverbs 10 10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Religion
Daily Proverb
Proverbs 9 11 For through wisdom[b] your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
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Proverbs 8 13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Folau Case Resolved – at Least in Part
Australian Family Coalition The long-running Israel Folau case was resolved this week (at least in part). After increasing his claim against his former employers to $14 million, mediation sessions finally saw an out-of-court settlement reached. The details remain confidential. So, what can we draw from this outcome – and for the
Daily Proverb
Proverbs 7 4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and to insight, “You are my relative.”
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Proverbs 6 25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.
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Proverbs 5 22 The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast.
Wednesday Nightcap
Would you be surprised to learn that the Bible does not even mention Christmas? Would you further be surprised to learn that the story of Jesus’ birth, as commonly told, is very different from the inspired text? What is a Christian’s responsibility at this time of the year? In
Daily Proverb
Proverbs 4 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
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Proverbs 3 21 My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;
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Proverbs 1 19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it.
It’s Time for a Grown-Up Discussion about Islam
Karl du Fresne has written an excellent piece about Islam in New Zealand. He succinctly gets to the heart of the matter and does so without saying anything controversial or offensive. He points out that as a nation we are conflicted about Islam and that we need to get beyond
Daily Proverb
Proverbs 30 32 “If you play the fool and exalt yourself, or if you plan evil, clap your hand over your mouth!
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Proverbs 29 7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
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Proverbs 28 9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.