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Words of Wisdom: July 31 - August 4, 2023

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
- 7/31/2023 - A King’s Disloyalty
- 8/1/2023 - Gospel of Peace 
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I Will Talk About Your Statutes Before Kings

My commentary on Psalm 119:41-48, the Hebrew letter "Waw" - Living a Life "Prepared", is available in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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QA: What Can Make 2023 a "New" Year?

My QA: What can make 2023 a "New" Year? from December 25, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: November 7 - 11, 2022

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
- 11/7/22      God’s Response to Bullying  
- 11/8/22      Equal…

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QA: Is It Separation of Church and State for Politicians to Quote Scripture?

My QA: If there is supposed to be separation between "church & state", why do politicians like Gavin Newsom quote Scripture? from September 25, 2022, is now available in Publications on God and Government. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: November 8-12, 2021

My Words of Wisdom Radio minute, broadcast LIVE after the noon news on WECO Radio, is also available in Words of Wisdom Radio, also in Words of Radio Transcripts. The week of November 8-12, 2021 is covered in the following:

    - 11/8 - Global Cooling 
    - 11/9 - God Versus Climate Change, part 1
    - 11/10 - God Versus Climate Change, part 2 
    - 11/11 - Created Equality 

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Proverbs Segment #136: Cast Your Lot With Christ

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #136: Cast Your Lot With Christ, based on Proverbs 18:18, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: Should Christians Speak Out?

My QA: Should Christians speak out when they could lose their Facebook or Twitter accounts, or be kicked out of school or jobs?, published July 18, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Proverbs Commentary Segment #34: The Shame of Pride

My Commentary of Proverbs continues with Segment #34: The Shame of Pride, based on Proverbs 11:2. It is available now from Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: Who Are Our Enemies?

QUESTION: Who are our enemies? - April 18, 2021

ANSWER: An enemy is everyone who opposes those who trust in God and do things described in Psalm 56:5-6:

1. They twist my words - by changing the meaning of the words after they are used, lawyers can make an innocent conversation sound evil. Politicians & some preachers can make good words become wrong (Jude 4; 2 Peter 3:16)

2. All their tho…

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Intimidation: Mini Article Now Available

 “Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God” (John 12:42-43). Though the miracles proved Jesus was the Christ, they were intimidated into silence. Open confession of faith is required, for Jesus said, “Therefore whoeve…

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QA: What To Do In a Change in Government?

QUESTION: What should a Christian do when there is a change in Government?

ANSWER: God's Word helps us make a proper judgment. 1. Watch what they do (Matthew 7:16-20); 2. Only the wicked use violence to gain power (Psalm 11:5; Proverbs 21:7; Psalm 27:12-13; Psalm 55:9); 3. Judge their Judgment (Proverbs 17:13; Proverbs 17:15; Proverbs 24:24-25); 4. Always remember ... Read more of this and othe…

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Psalm 144: How To Live In a Happy State

In light of current events, my commentary for Psalm 144How To Live In a Happy State, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. My complete commentary for Psalms and Proverbs are available separately and in a complete PDF from my Commentaries page. They can form the basis for either personal or Bible group study.

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Proverbs 15:27 - Bribery Will Get You Nowhere - Good! Commentary #101

In light of the recent election results, my Commentary segment #101 on Proverbs 15:27, Bribery Will Get You Nowhere - Good!, is available in my Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Might Doesn't Make Right - Mini Article Now Available

Because the Media focuses on street mobs and their violence, people may ask, “Are they right?’’ God once warned: “You shall not follow a crowd to do evil.” (Exodus 23:2) Solomon’s wisdom said, “Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their ways are His delight. Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; but the posterity of …

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Proverbs 15:4 - You Listen to What?: Commentary #92

My commentary on Proverbs is available in more than 200 segments or individual Bible study guides. #92 - You Listen to What? highlights Proverbs 15:4.

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Why does Goverment not change?

QUESTION: “Why does it seem that, no matter what people are voted into office, government(s) never seem to change?”

 

ANSWER: Because human nature never changes, and the corruption of power appeals to the worst of human nature! This is seen in advance before the Israelites entered the the Promised Land. Moses was given detailed instructions for a king to follow if he was to be given th…

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QA: Why do things never change, no matter who is in office?

QUESTION: Why does it seem that, no matter what people are voted into office, government(s) never seem to change?

ANSWER: Because human nature never changes, and the corruption of power appeals to the worst of human nature! This is seen in advance before the Israelites entered the the Promised Land. Moses was given detailed instructions for a king to follow if he was to be given the …

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Proverbs 19:10 - Robbing Hoods and Zero Sum Philosophy: Commentary #140

My commentary #140 on Proverbs 19:10Robbing Hoods and Zero Sum Philosophy, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 20:28 - How To Lose An Election: Commentary #151

My commentary #151 on Proverbs 20:28How To Lose An Election, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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