Bible Brainwork
Bible Brainwork is where I share my thoughts daily about Bible passages and how they pertain to the modern Christian’s walk. The term brainwork is defined as mental activity or effort, and it is used to imply that I put much effort and thought into every blog post I put onto my site.
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Don’t be Annoyed Easily by Words: Proverbs 12:16
“Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.” – Proverbs 12:16 NIV Godly people are able to take a beating because they aren’t focused on the present circumstance, but on God and on the rewards of Heaven. What’s the point of getting brought down by whatever comes your way? Revenge isn’t
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Many People are Stupid: Proverbs 12:1
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” – Proverbs 12:1 NIV Wouldn’t this mean a huge majority of people are stupid since they don’t like to be corrected or have their wrongs be pointed out to them? I find it fascinating that we humans naturally hate the idea of being corrected
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Wisdom Keeps Us Out of Bad Situations: Proverbs 7:7
“I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who had no sense.” – Proverbs 7:7 NIV There is an intentional highlighting of the character trait of being unwise. This is to comment in the fact that he, with his own his own worldly/childhood wisdom, could have avoided the situation he
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Recollect Wisdom: Proverbs 6:20-23
“My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. For this command is a lamp, this teaching
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Stay True to One Wife: Proverbs 5:18-20
“May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love. Why, my son, be intoxicated with another man’s wife? Why embrace the bosom of a wayward woman?” – Proverbs 5:18-20
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The Flesh Isn’t to be Trusted: Proverbs 4:20-27
“My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
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Love and Pursue Wisdom: Proverbs 4:5-9
“Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace
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Simple Sanctification: Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV This passage explains the simplicity of the sanctification process. Attempt to do things in accordance to God’s will and submit to him
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