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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 11:16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. Here is one of the best proverbs. It has a simple rule for women to be great and a simple rule for men to be great, in just a few…
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Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Test your integrity or faithfulness. Can you keep a secret? Will you hide it from those not needing to know? Tattlers or gossips have no…
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Proverbs 10:32
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. Think before you speak. Do your words fit the situation? Will your speech help and please those listening? A godly man knows what…
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Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. When God blesses a man to be rich, He also gives contentment, happiness, and peace, which amounts to a double blessing. Ordinarily, riches bring a…
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Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. A simple rule of wisdom is to cut your words in half. Many words and much speaking greatly raise the chance of sinning…
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Proverbs 9:13
A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. Lady Wisdom has a competitor, and many men fall for her. But she is offensive and repulsive to wise men. She is noisy and foolish, overbearing and stupid, talkative…
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Proverbs 9:17
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. Sin lies. Sexual sins lie more than most. Fools buy the lie that sexual sins are especially sweet and pleasant. The prohibition of sin adds to its luster, and…
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Proverbs 10:4
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Poverty or riches, the choice is yours! You will make the choice today, tomorrow, and the next day. The man who applies himself…
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Proverbs 9:2
She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. The world’s most desirable woman has prepared a fabulous feast for you. She went to great lengths to obtain the finest meat, drink, and…
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Proverbs 8:36
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. Do it my way, or die! This is the ultimatum of Lady Wisdom! She freely offered you wisdom, which is more precious than…