Category: wisdom-truth
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Folly to Gentiles
For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 kits: Good Day, Leap into Leaves; alpha for word News:…
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The Wisdom of the World
Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save…
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Be Comforted
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 background paper: Beauty-Fall by Lara’s Digiworld, brushes and elements: Blue Like the Sky and Dream Big by et Designs
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An Evil Time
For I know how many are your transgressions and how great are your sins—you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and turn aside the needy in the gate. Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time. Amos 5:12-13 paper: Forever and Always by…
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Why Boast of Evil?
Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day. Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit. You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking what is right. Selah You love all words that devour, O deceitful tongue. Psalm…
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Bridle Whole Body
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. James 3:2-3 stacked paper: My…
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The Blind Leading the Blind
He [Jesus] also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?” Luke 6:39 related: Jesus said, “For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.” Some of the Pharisees near…
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Does He Not Rebuke?
He who disciplines the nations, does He not rebuke? He who teaches man knowledge—the Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath. Blessed is the man whom You discipline, O Lord, and whom You teach out of Your law, to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug…
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Snares and Nets
And I find something more bitter than death: the woman whose heart is snares and nets, and whose hands are fetters. He who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is taken by her. Ecclesiastes 7:26 stacked paper by PattyB Designs
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Lest Your Labors Go to a Foreigner
And now, O sons, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth. Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house, lest you give your honor to others and your years to the merciless, lest strangers take their fill of your strength, and…
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Shows Forth His Justice
The LORD within her is righteous; He does no injustice; every morning He shows forth His justice; each dawn He does not fail; but the unjust knows no shame. “I have cut off nations; their battlements are in ruins; I have laid waste their streets so that no one walks in them; their cities have…
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Lied to God
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But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you…
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Wealth of the Nations
Your gates shall be open continually; day and night they shall not be shut, that people may bring to you the wealth of the nations, with their kings led in procession. Isaiah 60:11 quickpage (edited) by ADB Designs; orange flower and butterfly by Karen Schulz
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Dwell Secure and At Ease
For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them; but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.” Proverbs 1:32-33 kit: For Love of Country by A Giving Heart Studio (retired) font: Back to Black quote: If we restrict liberty…
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Deceit and Oppression
In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD. In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts…
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Works Ruin
A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin. Proverbs 26:28 kit: For Love of Country by A Giving Heart Studio (retired); tags made with vintage paper style by Mommyish quote: America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed…
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Not Good or Glorious
It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory. Proverbs 25:27 collection: Sweet Autumn Day by DitaB Designs related: Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them, “When you are invited by…
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Muddied or Polluted
Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. Proverbs 25:26 quickpage: Ancestors by Connie Prince related: What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will make my dwelling among them and…
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A Thirsty Soul
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Proverbs 25:25 layered quickpage (modified) by Marisa Lerin
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A Man Who Boasts
Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give. Proverbs 25:14 paper, clouds, page overlay by Holliewood Studios; chalkboard by Forever Joy; banner shape by Karla Dornacher; elements by Manu
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Angry Looks
The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks. Proverbs 25:23 kits: Just for Today, Beautiful Inside – both by Alexis Design Studio
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A Treacherous Man
Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips. Proverbs 25:19 kit: Life Chronicled Friendship by Connie Prince (Feb. 22 challenge mini); frame by PrelestnayaP
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Club, Sword, Arrow
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow. Proverbs 25:18 kit: Jumpstart Your Layout April 2022 challenge mini by Jumpstart Designs related: “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Exodus 20:16 “You shall not spread a false report. You shall…
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Be Seldom
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you. Proverbs 25:17 quickpage & kit: Fancy Garden by Regina Falango
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Eat Only Enough
If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it. Proverbs 25:16 collection: Sweet Autumn Day by DitaB Designs