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Wisdom And Understanding Insure Success – Proverbs 19:8

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Wisdom And Understanding Insure Success
Proverbs 19:8 (NIV)

8) The one who gets wisdom loves life;
the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.

Proverbs Club Commentary

The Narrow Path produces success.
Even death brings a great reward for the Christian.

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Ears And Heart Of The Wise – Proverbs 18:15

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Ears And Heart Of The Wise
Proverbs 18:15 (NIV)

15) The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
for the ears of the wise seek it out.

Proverbs Club Commentary

Hearing, and the other 4 senses,
are constantly gathering input for the spirit.
The spirit sifts through the input
for valuable information.

#heart #discerning #acquires #knowledge #ears #wise #seek #out

Temptations Of A Bribe – Proverbs 17:8

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Temptations Of A Bribe
Proverbs 17:8 (NIV)

8) A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.

Proverbs Club Commentary

A bribe is both illegal and immoral.
The criminal usually over-estimates its’ power.

Avoid both sides of a bribe.

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Pride: The Original Sin – Proverbs 16:5

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Pride: The Original Sin
Proverbs 16:5 (NIV)

5) The Lord detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

Proverbs Club Commentary

Pride is the original sin from Satan himself.
Often, it is used to elevate oneself.
I am proud to say that I never commit it.

#Lord #detests #proud #heart #sure #they #not #go #unpunished

Constructive Criticism – Proverbs 15:5

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Constructive Criticism
Proverbs 15:5 (NIV)

5) A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Proverbs Club Commentary

The Fool resists constructive criticism.
The Prudent actively address it.

#fool #spurns #parent #discipline #whoever #heeds #correction #shows #prudence