“As it is written: ‘There is none righteous, no, not one;
Category: Bible
Because I Can…
Four weeks ago I took a seminary module at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary. One of the “perks” of a module is a less formal dress code than both the college and seminary. So when I went to class that week, I was the “lucky” guy that didn’t have to wear a tie to class.
Day 58: Ecclesiastes 10:16-20
It’s that time of the decade where U.S. politics is focusing on the next presidential election. Who will lead our country for the next four years? What will the head of our country look like, and how will it run our country?
Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 talks a little about government and a right attitude toward it.
Day 57: Ecclesiastes 10:11-15
I see here several characteristics of the fool when he speaks.
First of all, he speaks out of turn (Ecclesiastes 10:11). He doesn’t need to be prompted to share his futile thoughts or his detrimental words. He just speaks freely to his own hurt and that of others.
Secondly, there is no kindness in his words (Ecclesiastes 10:12). His words will tear people apart before they minister grace to the needy ear.
Day 56: Ecclesiastes 10:10
“If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom brings success.”
I’ve encountered similar problems in the past. The less prepared something is for its work, the harder it is to accomplish its work.
A dull ax requires more physical energy to cut through a tree. A violin bow without rosin requires more physical strength to pull a sound out of a string. A tired mind takes longer to digest information.
