Category Archives: Bible

Knowledge

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 12 They say that knowledge is power, and to a certain extent, this is correct in our world. The ancients had an ethic that went beyond just knowledge, for as we see in this verse, and in a great … Continue reading →

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Moving Markers

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 11 A “boundary stone” was usually a stone or a pillar of stones placed to mark out the boundary of one’s land. This verse contains a prohibition against altering those. Deuteronomy 19: 14; 27: 17 and Proverbs 22:28 contain … Continue reading →

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Don’t Speak!

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 10 There are people out there who have no desire to listen to or deal with the truth. It may be that they simply have decided on a certain version of reality that suits their purposes in life, and … Continue reading →

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Ulterior Motives

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 9 “Begrudging” is an interesting word in the first line; the King James uses the expression “an evil eye”. What we have here is a host who is offering up a menu of delights resentfully, either because the host … Continue reading →

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Pursuit of Wealth

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 8 For many people, the urge to get rich defines our lives. They think that if they only had enough money, life would be easy and stress free. Of course, if we stop and think, we know that isn’t … Continue reading →

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Love, Justice and Our Response

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

I will sing of your love and justice;to you, Lord, I will sing praise.I will be careful to lead a blameless life—when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem to be quite simple but look closely and … Continue reading →

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Dining With the King

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 7 We are moving away from the shorter sayings and into a series of longer ones here. The first 8 verses of Chapter 23 provide an interesting set of instructions. Our saying today is set at the King’s dinner … Continue reading →

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I was Just Thinking…

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

The sun is soon coming up and here at my kitchen table the coffee is fresh, and the day is young, but alas, my mind is flying all over the place. This seems to be one of those mornings when … Continue reading →

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This sounds familiar… doesn’t it?

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Why do the nations conspire    and the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth rise up    and the rulers band together    against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,“Let us break their chains    and throw off their shackles.” Psalm 2: 1-3 Whether you follow the international scene closely, … Continue reading →

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Skilled Workers

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 6 The sixth of the saying of the wise is just as wise today as it ever has been. As a father, I can’t tell you how many times I have told my children that they must not only … Continue reading →

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