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Practical
Living wisely and godly in a fallen world.
Sermons, Commentary and Psalm Devotionals on Practical
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Proverbs 18:24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Here are two rules for friendship – friends require friendliness, and good friends are better than family. Many make excuses…
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Proverbs 18:22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. Imagine the perfect man’s world. Work is easy; you and the world are perfect; there is no sickness, pain, sin, or trouble; great food is everywhere;…
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Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Your speech will either help or hurt you (Pr 10:14; 12:14; 13:2-3; 18:6-7,23). If you are older, it already has!…
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Proverbs 18:1
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Wisdom is only acquired by dedicated effort. And few men have the desire or make the effort to pursue and acquire it. So the Preacher commended the…
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Proverbs 18:19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. Guard all your friendships and relationships carefully. Keep peace with great diligence. Avoid every disagreement and offence that…
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Proverbs 17:17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. A true friend never fails, no matter what. A true brother is always ready to help in time of need or trouble. King Solomon described excellent friends…
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Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. Discrimination is a flimsy excuse. Foolish or lazy men must shift the blame for slow career progress, so…
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Proverbs 17:1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. What could the wisest man on earth charge per hour for specific advice for your life? $500 an hour? $5,000 an hour? But here…
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Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. Here is a lesson in personal greatness. How strong are you? What have you achieved? The best…
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Proverbs 16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. You face decisions and dilemmas daily. Only two things are needed for success – wisdom and faith. Wisdom, the power of right…