Tag Archives: Wisdom

Notes to Your Younger Self

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. – Joshua 21:43 As brought out in the post “Follow Instructions”, God is continually requiring His people … Continue reading →

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Got Wisdom?

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. – Proverbs 4:7 In the post “What’s the Cure”, explained was how the incentives were upside down during Hosea’s time in Israel. Isn’t it amazing … Continue reading →

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What’s the Cure

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Hosea 3-4, Gomer left Hosea and became an adulteress. In order for Hosea to live with her again, Gomer had to stop being a prostitute and being intimate with other men (v. 3). This type of reunion depicts … Continue reading →

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Be Someone Who Chose the One Who Knows

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm – Proverbs 12:20 As written about in the post, “Build on a Firm Foundation”, there are consequences when we are associated with those who have … Continue reading →

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Build on a Firm Foundation

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

Amos was from Judah (the southern kingdom) and he confronted the northern Israelites in the passage Amos 1-2. They are described as being immoral by Amos because they worship idols, oppress the poor, and provoke war. All this immorality had … Continue reading →