Tags archives: wisdom

  • Proverbs 17:26-28  26If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right. 27The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. 28Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold th... [read more]
  • Proverbs 17:24-25 24A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth. 25A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him. King Solomon          King Solomon was the wisest king in Israel. If his 700 wives and 300 concub... [read more]
  • Proverbs 17:20-21  20One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble. 21To have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool. Happy Family          Someone suggested, “If the mother is happy, everyone in the home ... [read more]
  • Proverbs 17:16-17 16Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it? 17A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Diploma Mills          Have you heard of the term Diploma mills? One can buy diploma with no actual studi... [read more]
  • Proverbs 16:23-24  23The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. 24Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Sa Bibig Nahuhuli Ang Isda!          “Sa bibig nahuhuli ang isda!” (Fish is caught by its mouth). What does this... [read more]
  • Proverbs 16:21-22  21The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. 22Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools. Martial Arts A promising young man desired to become champion in Martial Arts. He pleaded before a master to... [read more]
  • Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 Introduction to Ecclesiastes The last time I was here we looked at two churches that were addressed by Jesus in Revelation.  Today we will go back to the Old Testament at a book that is near and dear to my own heart.  If you haven’t known by now by what you have read earlier,... [read more]