Month: March 2026
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The Simple – A Proverbs Character
Pr. 1:3 – Do not have sharp powers of judgement. They would be easily fooled or mistaken.
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Proverbs 1:3
“For gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity.” Verse three continues explaining the purpose of the Proverbs. It lists four areas in which the reader can gain instruction: This verse is stylistically similar to verse two. In verse two, the author lists virtues such as wisdom, instruction, and understanding. In verse three, the…
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Counseled with Wisdom – Winning Scholarship Essay
The most important function of corporate counsel is to supply wisdom, the prudent application of legal knowledge and organizational understanding to deliberations. Among the popular and overused quotes scattered across social media is Miles Kington’s pithy statement; “Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” Within…
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Proverbs 1:2
Proverbs 1:2 “For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight.” The proverbs of Solomon are given with two purposes. First, they help the reader learn wisdom and instruction. Second, they help the reader understand words of insight. This verse teaches that wisdom is something that can be learned. Wisdom is not merely…
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Proverbs 1:1
Solomon was the second son of the renowned King David. Growing up in the king’s palace, he no doubt saw the difficult, daily, choices that come with living in an environment of politics, power, and prestige. He witnessed the realities of royalty and the tensions surrounding succession. These struggles became very real when his brother…
Warren Carr 