August 9th, 2006
Advice Study – Edition #3: No Title
Proverbs 27:8-10
Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home. Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father, and do not go to your brother’s house when disaster strikes you - better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
Proverbs 11:13-15
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure. He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.
You know, advice is great. But what makes it great is when someone seeks it out. If I freely speak my mind, tell people things I thought they should know… then it isn’t all that good. In fact, I would just be puffing myself up. How great is it if I am only good in my own eyes? It would be outright pathetic.
I have to apologize… I started this out this morning, but I am now on some new pain medication and can’t seem to put together a deep thought. Outside of doing the basics, my brain just isn’t working. I will attempt this again tomorrow.
Advice Study – Edition #3: No Title
Proverbs 27:8-10
Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home. Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father, and do not go to your brother’s house when disaster strikes you - better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
Proverbs 11:13-15
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure. He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.
You know, advice is great. But what makes it great is when someone seeks it out. If I freely speak my mind, tell people things I thought they should know… then it isn’t all that good. In fact, I would just be puffing myself up. How great is it if I am only good in my own eyes? It would be outright pathetic.
I have to apologize… I started this out this morning, but I am now on some new pain medication and can’t seem to put together a deep thought. Outside of doing the basics, my brain just isn’t working. I will attempt this again tomorrow.
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