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15: 31 The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise. 32 He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding. Proverbs 17:10 A reproof enters more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

Proverbs 10:17 He is in the way of life that keeps instruction: but he that refuses reproof errs. Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction: but he that regards...

2 Timothy 3: 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. The bigger issue is whether or not someone would act or...

2 Timothy 3: 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. The bigger issue is whether or not someone would act...

1 Corinthians 10: 15 I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we, though many, are one bread and one body...

Intelligence without the creativity of imagination is lifeless. "First God created everything, then He made it". Hence, the fall of man resulted in this condemnation: Genesis 6:5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his...

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that...

As mentioned: Psalm 113: 5 Who is like the Lord our God, Who dwells on high, 6 Who humbles Himself to behold The things that are in the heavens and in the earth? Therefore, the answer to your question according to scripture, is to humble yourself. Luke 14:11 For whoever exalts himself will...

What God, or man made in His image chooses to do with that awareness is the issue. God is Love, and there by is found the supreme application of that awareness. Perfect faith is to fully trust in this truth, and find rest in Him. For; "Mercy triumphs over judgment". James 2:13 If perfect...

1 John 4: 17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in...

Psalms 131 Verse Two Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, Like a weaned child with his mother; Like a weaned child is my soul within me. A weaned child is not simply transitioning from milk to solid food. Weaning involves an infant learning to survive without the "suck reflex", by which...

Galatians 6:3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. How are we to comprehend and overcome this self-deception? In the preceding verse, Paul states: 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in...

The discussion being what we should know about Christ as the High Priest Hebrews 8:1 Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, 2 a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true...

1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. To be given “an understanding”; Greek dianoia: “a way to understand” means...

Romans 9:16 So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy. God’s purpose is not established by man’s will, but the question “will you serve Him?” must be answered by choosing to be obedient, as Paul testified to King Agrippa: Acts 26:19 “Therefore, King...

Isaiah 4: In that day the Branch of the Lord shall be beautiful and glorious; And the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and appealing For those of Israel who have escaped. 3 And it shall come to pass that he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy—everyone who is...

Here is Paul's advice by the Spirit: 2 Timothy 2: 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may...

Luke 20: 34 Jesus answered and said to them, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage. 35 But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; 36 nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels...

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Perhaps you could apply your knowledge to this portion of the Gospel for edification? Matthew 22: 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?” They said to Him, “The Son of David.” 43 He said to them, “How...