C. S. Lewis once wrote that the impulse to worship was ingrained in humanity. To Lewis, this was proof of the existence of God, although it might just as well be argued that this ingrained spirituality is an evolutionary adaptation (there are even some admittedly tenuous suggestions that some of
Proverbs 19 18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.
In the 1980s, it was assumed that the great threat to Western freedoms was the “theocons” of the religious right. To an extent, this was true enough: groups such as the Moral Majority tried to muscle their particular brand of fundamentalist Christianity into everything from government to artistic expression. But,
Proverbs 18 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
Proverbs 17 23 The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 16 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.
New South Wales Liberal MP Julian Leeser says “the attack on Christians is existential” with a demonisation of Christianity seen in laws going through state parliaments.
Proverbs 15 16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil
Proverbs 14 16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
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Proverbs 13 18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Proverbs 12 16 Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
Proverbs 11 17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
Proverbs 10 17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
