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Build on the Rock

February 1, 2021January 31, 2021 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Matthew 7:24–27 (ESV) — 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods … Continue reading Build on the Rock

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Choosing Our Words

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 10:12–15 (ESV)12 The words of a wise man’s mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk … Continue reading Choosing Our Words

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Not As We Would Expect

November 3, 2020November 2, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 10:5–7 (ESV)5 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler:6 folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low … Continue reading Not As We Would Expect

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It Only Takes One

November 1, 2020October 31, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 9:17–18 (ESV) 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. Understanding and Applying … Continue reading It Only Takes One

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Self-Control

September 4, 2020September 3, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” (Proverbs 29:11, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We have seen several verses in the Book of Proverbs that contrast the … Continue reading Self-Control

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Descriptions of the Sluggard

August 17, 2020August 16, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Proverbs 26:14–15 (ESV)14 As a door turns on its hinges, so does a sluggard on his bed.15 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth. Understanding … Continue reading Descriptions of the Sluggard

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Maybe It’s Better To Say Nothing

June 30, 2020June 29, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word “Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.” (Proverbs 17:28, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word People are quick to speak. We love to voice our thoughts … Continue reading Maybe It’s Better To Say Nothing

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The Dangers of Folly

June 26, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word “Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.” (Proverbs 17:12, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We often laugh about foolishness, especially when the circumstances seem minor. However, … Continue reading The Dangers of Folly

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Fools Proclaim Folly

June 8, 2020June 7, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Proverbs 12:23 (ESV)23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. Understanding and Applying the Word This proverb tells us that it is better to be slow to tell everyone what we think … Continue reading Fools Proclaim Folly

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Handling Insults

June 7, 2020June 6, 2020 Tim Farley

Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along every day. Thanks … Continue reading Handling Insults

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