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Apr 10, 2017
3 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 10:4

Proverbs 10:4 "Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich" poor is he who works with a negligent hand The word poor is the word that refers to those who are destitute or have little or nothing. They have less than they really need. The principle here is that those who have less than they need have in some way been negligent. They had an opportunity to obtain what they needed, but at some point in the past they did not take advantage of

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Jan 29, 2017
1 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 29:1

PROVERBS 29:1 "A man who hardens his neck after much reproof will suddenly be broken beyond remedy" hardens: This is something that the person does; their self-will rises up and stiffens them against counsel – both friendly and divine. There is a point in which God will just say “ENOUGH” and will severely limit a person's potential, ability, opportunities, etc. Realistically they did it to themselves, but they will be broken and unfixable. Grace will come and work its wonderf

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Jan 23, 2017
2 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 23:1

PROVERBS 23:1 "When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you" This proverb teaches conduct around a superior. How are you to act when you are in the presence of a leader above yourself? It clearly follows, as advice, the verse that ends chapter 22. If you are gifted and skilled enough to be noticed by great men or rulers, then be prepared to be ushered into the presence of luxuries and delicacies that will be extremely tempting. This is almost

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