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Answer to Cruelty

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Answer to Cruelty for August 15, 2023. 

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Psalm 119:81-88 Finding Strength In Weakness

My commentary for Psalm 119:81-88 Kaph: How Long Must Your Servant Wait? is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Words of Wisdom May 29-June 2, 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:
- 5/29/2023  Are We Listening? 
- 5/30/2023  The Lazy Man 
- 5/31…

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David Sproule's Ten Things To Do When People Make Mistakes

David Sproule's Ten Things to Do When People Make Mistakes is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Proverbs Commentary Continues with Segments #157 and #158

My Proverbs commentary continues with Segment #157: Weak Shall Overcome, taken from Proverbs 21:22, and #158: Choose One: A Statue's Face or An Obedient Heart?, taken from Proverbs 21:29, Proverbs 28:14, and Proverbs 29:1. They are available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Prosperity and Responsibility - Proverbs Commentary Segment #25

My Commentary on Proverbs, segment #25, Prosperity and Responsibility, taken from Proverbs 10:1-12, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: Does Alcohol Have Any Good Use?

QUESTION: Does alcohol have any good use? - October, 2020

ANSWER: There are three uses of alcohol, each as a medicine, that is, to be used with a very low dose, only for pain relief, out of necessity, briefly at best. They are: 1) To relieve recurring weakening digestive problems  (1 Timothy 5:23; 1 Timothy 3:3Titus 1:7) ... Read More of this and other QA on my Questions Answered page.

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Psalm 6: David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness

My commentary for Psalm 6, David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 15:19 - A Thorny Issue: Commentary #96

My commentary #96 on Proverbs 15:19A Thorny Issue, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 41: God's Mercy For the Poor

My commentary for Psalm 41God's Mercy For the Poor, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Benevolence for Saints Only? Debate Materials

My charts from the Polk/ Thrasher debate on Benevolence for Saints Only are now available in Debate Charts.

The debate in Meridian, Mississippi, with Thomas N Thrasher took place in January, 2010.

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God IS Great, Because... Sermon Chart Available

My chart for the sermon God IS Great Because is now available in Sermon Charts.

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Proverbs 12:16 - Anger Management- Keep A Lid On It! Commentary #59

My commentary #59 on Proverbs 12:16Anger Management: Keep a Lid On It!, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: July 24 - 28, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

7/24/2017: Unqualified Love of God?

7/25/2017: Unqualified Grace of God?

7/26/2017: Unqualified Mercy of God?

7/27/2017: Being Holy

7/28/2017: A Hairy Story

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2 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's Second Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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1 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's First Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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QA: Eating in the Building

I have had this question submitted:

Question: Is it scriptural to eat a fellowship meal in the church building, even if it offends some brethren?

Answer: Yes, and the answers are in Scriptures by the way of reply. ... It was "with gladness and simplicity of heart" ... the church of Christ "ate their food"... according to Acts 2:46

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Eating In the Building

My new article Eating In The Building is available in Bible Articles.

It was published in the Gospel Gleaner in May/ June, 2017.

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No Church Is As Good As God's Church

My new article No Church Is As Good As God's Church is available in Bible Articles.

It was published in the Gospel Gleaner in January/ February, 2017.

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Against All the Gods: Exodus 12:12

My updated sermon Against All the Gods based on Exodus 12:12 is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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