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Wisdom and Humility

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 25:1-27 Hezekiah was one of the best kings Judah had (2 Kings 18:5,6). 1 Kings 4:32 says that Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs. Since there are not 3,000 in the book of Proverbs, Hezekiah’s scribes (under his direction and by … Continue reading →

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More Sayings of the Wise

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 24:23-34 This section of Proverbs gathers several sayings that reveal the heart of wisdom in daily life—justice, diligence, and discernment. Verses 23–25 remind us that integrity must govern judgment. “It is not good to show partiality in judgment.” Wisdom … Continue reading →

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Lesson 3: Concerning Revenge

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

Romans 12:17-21 In 12:1-16 Paul has discussed our response to grace with a series of short statements that stem from the theme of sincere love, but in 17 ff. he seems to focus on one particular subject: Revenge. While the … Continue reading →

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Advice Against Rebellion

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 30 This proverb stands at the intersection of divine and civil authority. The command to fear the Lord and the king reflects the wisdom tradition’s concern for order—recognizing that reverence for God and respect for legitimate governance are both … Continue reading →

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Don’t Envy Evildoers

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 29 Here we go again with the same instruction that must be more needful that we would realize (see v. 1 and Psalm 37:1 and Proverbs 23:17). Psalm 73:3 shows us the tendency toward doing this: “I was envious … Continue reading →

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Gloating may not be the best move

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 28 This is not the only place in Scripture where we are told not to gloat over an opponent’s downfall; no sir, not by a long shot. We have a tendency to rejoice over an enemy’s troubles (Psalm 36:15). … Continue reading →

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The Right will Rise

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 27 The wicked are described as lying in wait for the righteous, seeking his ruination (Psalm 37:32). Whoever does this qualifies for the title “wicked man’’ used here. Every persecutor of the righteous would be included in what is … Continue reading →

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Honey and Hope

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 26 The people of that day depended upon honey for their sweetening, and its properties are still highly acclaimed by health advocates. Judea was a land with an abundance of natural honey as we see in Exodus 3:8. The … Continue reading →

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Tough Love

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 25 This is a tough saying to be sure. It is a sort of call to boldness consisting of 3 admonitions. The first of these, in v. 10 is a call to encouragement. When the student of wisdom perceives … Continue reading →

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Those Who Plot Evil

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 24 The evil and wickedness that are in the world stem from the devil, but he works through human beings to bring them about; thus, there are those who devise evil. Such a one shall soon be known, and … Continue reading →

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