_TALEBEARING_
‘A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit
concealeth the matter.’
Proverbs 11:13
I. A TALEBEARER.—One celebrated nation of antiquity used to express
this man’s character by a very significant figure. They called a
talebearer a ‘seedpicker.’ There are men... [ Continue Reading ]
_GAINING BY LOSING_
‘There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth.’
Proverbs 11:24
I. THIS SCATTERING IS A CONCEPTION BORROWED FROM THE
HUSBANDMAN.—From out his barns he takes the precious seed and
scatters it broadcast. The child of the city might wonder at his
prodigality, little weening that... [ Continue Reading ]