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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, BUT the mouth of the fool gushes folly. (Prov. 15:2) Continue reading
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But Seventy Times Seven
Seven is often referred to as the number of perfection in the Bible. It’s said to represent completeness. And in simple human terms, forgiving someone of a repeated offense seven times seems way beyond gracious. Peter’s inquiry of Jesus in Matthew 18:21—‘shall I forgive seven times?’ feels like a lofty aim. Peter appears ready to go the extra mile—another of… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
A soft answer turns away wrath, BUT a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) Continue reading
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Big Buts of the Bible 