The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, BUT knowledge comes easily to the discerning. (Proverbs 14:6) Continue reading

One of the oft-repeated themes in Jesus’ earthly ministry was to contrast the temporal with the eternal. Luke chapter 12 offers an example–and one chock-ful-of-buts. The setting had Jesus teaching among a crowd. Someone asked him to arbitrate a dispute between brothers concerning a family inheritance. Jesus’ reply included a warning: “Watch out! Be on your… Continue reading

A fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, BUT the lips of the wise protect them. (Proverbs 14:3) Continue reading