Day 6: Taming the Tongue Read James 3:1-12 Context: Why does James specifically warn about the responsibility of those who teach, and how does this introduce his broader discussion about speech? You might get the impression that James is changing the topic from what he’s previously talked about, but there is continuity. That continuity follows […]
Read More WIWO: James Day 6: Taming the TongueHow did we get here? It is often useful to look at how things began and perhaps see the seeds of that which would develop to what is seen in the present. The Bible makes a remarkable statement about the reason for so much foolishness in the world. The fool says in his heart, “There is no […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: From the BeginningsWhat words are we using? Why are we using those words? What is the desired outcome? The thing about words of wisdom is the outcome that’s expected from them in contrast to what happens when wisdom is not applied. Foolishness and pride are put together in this sentiment. The scenario is not unusual. He comes […]
Read More A Word Of Wisdom: Words of the Wise will Protect“It’s alright. I know.” That statement is said, there’s a sage nodding of the head and there’s a distinct smug expression. What helps that expression with that statement is the backing to suggest that you do know. No one else knows better. You do. And let’s face it, you know and you’ve got good taste […]
Read More The Marks 13: Don’t Be Wise in Your Own EyesDevelopment, progress and growth. There’s little to disregard about those words. No one wants to regress. Yet sometimes when I hear people talking about ideas, concepts and perspectives on life and contrast them with certain values from centuries and millennia ago, there’s a rather conceited and arrogant approach. It’s as if we’ve really come far […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Advances in IgnoranceDo not eat the bread of a man who is stingy; do not desire his delicacies, for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you. You will vomit up the morsels that you have eaten, and waste your pleasant words. (Proverbs […]
Read More 16MTP 23 – Just SayingWisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing. She sits at the door of her house; she takes a seat on the highest places of the town, (Proverbs 9:1, 13, 14 ESV) Chapter 9 brings to a conclusion the saga of two […]
Read More 16MTP 09 – Which House?I get the impression sometimes this is hard-wired into the fabric of modern Western society. It is subtle and it is almost established as something reasonable to have as something to achieve in life. That which I speak of is the importance of chasing riches. How it’s hard-wired into mainstream thinking is the thought that […]
Read More Foolishly Chasing RichesThere appears to be only two choices. This is not a shopping trip with hundreds of brands and styles to go for. Only two. One has a home built on solid foundations. The invitation is extended for those to come and eat food thoroughly prepared in a welcoming home. As the meal is enjoyed there […]
Read More The Wise OptionIn my childhood, it wasn’t really the done thing at home to call anyone an idiot. It was like swearing really. That meant, obviously, that when my parents weren’t paying attention we would often use that very same word to address our frustrations at a sibling’s disruptive or silly behaviour. Indeed to emphasise just how […]
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