PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 23:1 The rich host may be using his wealth
to manipulate his less-wealthy guests to do his bidding. His
hospitality is DECEPTIVE.
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 23:4 The workaholic is encouraged to BE
DISCERNING ENOUGH TO DESIST in his pursuit of wealth. SUDDENLY IT
SPROUTS WINGS. Wealth is fleeting; there should come a point where a
person decides he has enough, and that he will devote some of his time
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 23:10 The REDEEMER of the FATHERLESS is
the Lord himself (see Psalms 19:14; Psalms 119:154). He is perhaps
portrayed here as the near kin (Leviticus 25:23; Introduction to Ruth
1:1: Key Themes, “Redemption”).
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 23:12 Wisdom cannot be acquired without
determination.
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 23:13 This saying clearly affirms the
place of corporal punishment in child rearing. The father punishes in
this way to teach the child, not to vent his anger. The goal of such
discipline is developing the child’s character. In these verses, HE
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 23:17 Instead of envying those who ignore
God’s way, pleasing the Lord should be the believer’s top priority
(v. Proverbs 23:17). Such a path is the only true HOPE for a FUTURE
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 23:26 The phrase GIVE ME YOUR HEART should
guide parents in their task of child rearing. Their goal must be the
deepest source of the child’s thoughts, words, and actions. OBSERVE
MY WAYS. Parents must live as an example of virtue for their children.
In particular, the pare... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 23:33 YOUR EYES WILL SEE STRANGE THINGS. A
drunken person cannot perceive the cause-and-effect connections of
events. ON THE TOP OF A MAST is a picture of instability.
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