Pride Leads To Destruction

Pride Leads To Destruction Proverbs 15:25 The verse clearly states that “The Lord will destroy the house of the proud”.  Pride leads to destruction. Pride goeth before destruction [Prov.16:18] and [Prov.18:12]. We are going to look at some kings in the Bible and see how pride affected them. When the...

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Drunkard and Glutton Prov. 23: 20-21, 29-35

The Drunkard & the Glutton Prov. 23: 20-21, 29-35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible has some strong words against the drunkard and glutton or simply against drinking and eating too much, in general, for that matter. (Rom 13:13)  Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and...

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The King’s Banquet Prov. 23: 1-8

The King’s Banquet Prov. 23:1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People are impressed when they receive an invitation to a fancy dinner party – but this verse tells us that you’d better watch out because there are some hidden traps at the charity ball, at the $1,000 per plate political fund raiser...

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Great and Precious Promises

Exceeding Great & Precious Promises CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Through Jesus Christ we are given exceeding great and precious promises – we often sing the hymn, “Standing on the Promises” – and truly if we are standing on the promises of God then we are on solid ground – what are...

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The Ancient Landmarks II Deut. 19: 14

The Ancient Landmarks II CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The ancient landmarks come from Deut 19:14 – these concern land boundaries. This land was given to Israel and other land was given to the Edomites, Moabites and Ammonites. Num 34:1-15 – Israel’s inheritance in Canaan Eze 47:13-21 – Israel’s inheritance in the...

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The Ancient Landmarks Prov. 22: 28

The Ancient Landmarks Prov. 22: 28 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible says to not remove the ancient landmarks – this comes from Deut 19:14 and has to do with landmarks that define land for inheritance – like survey rods – Israel is no longer on the land that they...

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A Student of the Bible Prov. 22: 17-21

A Student of the Bible Prov. 22:17-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Every pastor and teacher of God’s words, the pastor of a church, a Sunday school teacher, the teacher of a Bible study, an itinerate preacher, a missionary or an evangelist should follow these verses – they explain his relationship to...

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Oppressing the Poor Prov. 22: 16

Oppressing the Poor Prov. 22:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This proverb is about rich men oppressing poor men to increase their wealth.  And make no mistake about it, this is a universal problem. Don’t think for a minute that a politician who always talks about helping the poor is interested in...

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The Rod of Correction Prov. 22: 15

The Rod of Correction Prov. 22:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The rod of correction drives out foolishness – very early in a child’s life this foolishness is evident – they have to know that there are bad consequences to bad behavior and that there are good consequences to good behavior. The...

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