Proverbs 9:1-6 ESV “Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town, ‘Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!’ To … Continue reading Are You Wise or Foolish?
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Tell-Tale Signs
The tell-tale signs of liars lies Are often seen within their eyes. Their body language tells a lot When they are then put on the spot. They will not look you in the eyes, Or else they’ll put on a disguise. Pretending is part of their game, They shift from truth and others blame. Forgetful … Continue reading Tell-Tale Signs
Many Believe What is False
An Age of Much Deception 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 ESV “The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a … Continue reading Many Believe What is False
Platitudes Magnitudes
An Original Work / June 28, 2022 Platitudes in magnitude, Tasteless, lifeless, wishy-washy, Tired and worn out, old and musty, Great in size and mushy-gushy. Have no meaning, take no stance, Here or there just happenstance, Say whatever, take a chance, Entertain them, do your dance. Lies a plenty, do their tricks, Inside or outside, … Continue reading Platitudes Magnitudes
Beware the Spreading Influence of Deception
Matthew 16:1-4 ESV “And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. He answered them, ‘When it is evening, you say, “It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.” And in the morning, “It will be stormy today, for the sky is … Continue reading Beware the Spreading Influence of Deception
Don’t Be Quick to Accept Lies as Truth
James 1:19-21 ESV “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” … Continue reading Don’t Be Quick to Accept Lies as Truth
Evildoers Listening to Wicked Lips
Proverbs 17:4,9-11 ESV 4An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. 9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. 10 A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. 11 An evil man … Continue reading Evildoers Listening to Wicked Lips
Unless You Turn and Become Like Children
Matthew 18:1-4 ESV “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom … Continue reading Unless You Turn and Become Like Children
Nonsense, Nonsense
An Original Work / February 4, 2022 Nonsense, nonsense coming from their mouths, Raise their banners, raise them very loud, Bold in witness, that but not of God, Please the world and draw in their large crowds. “Win the world to us, but not to God, Please the crowds and make sure music’s loud, Tell … Continue reading Nonsense, Nonsense
Taken Captive by Empty Deceit
Colossians 2:8 ESV “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” Other than speaking of individuals who are liars and deceivers, who love to manipulate, trick, and trap others, there are two … Continue reading Taken Captive by Empty Deceit
Walking Wounded 