Category Archives: Ecclesiastes

One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Dr. Walt

Before a downfall the heart is haughty. … Each heart knows its own bitterness. … Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief. … The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not … Continue reading →

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Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious …

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Dr. Walt

… but fools are consumed by their own lips. // Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

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Speak the truth in love

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Dr. Walt

Tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the Lord. // Speak the truth in Christ.

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The tongue has the power of life and death

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Dr. Walt

… and those who love it will eat its fruit.

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This is a gift of God

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Dr. Walt

If you knew the gift of God … But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.

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Gifts of God – 1

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Dr. Walt

If you knew the gift of God … But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.

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Anger

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Dr. Walt

Refrain from anger. … Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming. … Stirring up anger produces strife.

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Anxiety

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Dr. Walt

Anxiety weighs down the heart.

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Achievement

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Dr. Walt

God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

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Happiness

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Dr. Walt

The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy. … For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.

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