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Words of Wisdom: October 3 - 7, 2022

October 9, 2022

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
- 10/3/22 Why Blame God
- 10/4/22 Jesus Saves Believers Only
- 10/5/22 No Bible Myths
- 10/6/22 Life Without God
- 10/7/22 Committing to Marriage

Older Words of Wisdom radio minutes from 2014 onwards are found in Words of Wisdom Archive.

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A Lot Left Behind: Sermon Slides Available

September 22, 2022

My sermon slides for A Lot Left Behind, taken from Genesis 19:29-38, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Life Changing Decisions

August 11, 2022

My slides Life Changing Decisions, based on Hebrews 11:8-10 and delivered June 12, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Who Is A "Virtuous Woman"?

August 6, 2022

My commentary #211: Proverbs 31:10 - 31, Who Is A "Virtuous Woman"?, is available in Assorted Chapters, in Commentaries. It is also Segment #211 in my commentary Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: Why Are Some Never Satisfied With Justice?

May 26, 2022

My QA: Why do some people keep demanding "justice" and never be satisfied? from August, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Graduation Skills

May 15, 2022

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Graduation Skills for May 17, 2022.

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The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press

March 2, 2022

Hannah Arendt's extended quote, The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press, is now available as an IMAGE in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Ought We To Be: Slides Now Available

February 23, 2022

My sermon from December 12, 2021, Ought We To Be from 2 Peter 3:9-11, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Living a Christian Life

February 13, 2022

The Holy Spirit wants Christians “to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you” (1 Thessalonians 4:11).

(1) To “lead a quiet life,” is to be a “peacemaker” (Matthew 5:9), as Jesus said. Paul explained: “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men” (Romans 12:18).

(2) “to mind your own business” (m.y.o.b.) means you deal with yourself. This does not cancel preaching the Gospel “to every creature” (Mark 16:15) but making their life’s decisions for them.

(3) “to work with your own hands” means self-supporting, not living off your parents. This sounds like spiritual “rugged individualism,” and that’s exactly what God requires! No statistical “millennials” here! Living like Christians ought doesn’t leave time for laziness, whining, or being supported by parents or government handouts! - February 7, 2022

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available both in Words of Wisdom Articles and on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ .

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Obeying the Ultimate Authority: An Olympic Example

February 7, 2022

Edd Sterchi's Obeying the Ultimate Authority: An Olympic Example, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: Why Is There So Much Indecision?

October 28, 2021

My QA: Why is there so much indecision about so many things? based on Acts 11:23 and Psalm 12:1-2 with response in August 4, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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The Time Is Now: Short Available Now

September 26, 2021

When their government oppressed God's people, the Prophet Elijah asked the timid Israelites, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him" (1 Kings 18:21). Good people cannot survive in a society (or world!) by shrinking away from the inevitable choice: good or evil. Joshua challenged his people: “choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD" (Joshua 24:15). Paul wrote there will be “the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel” (Romans 2:16). There will be “multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision!” (Joel 3:14). The “cowardly” will burn in Hell with “all liars” and sinners (Revelation 21:8). - 9/5/2021

Please find this and other short articles in Words of Wisdom Newspaper Articles. It is first published in the online version of the Oneida, TN Independent Herald.

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Proverbs Segment #117: What God Has Done For Us Lately

September 9, 2021

My Proverbs commentary continues with Segment #117: What God Has Done For Us Lately, taken from Proverbs 16:33, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs Segment #136: Cast Your Lot With Christ

September 9, 2021

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #136: Cast Your Lot With Christ, based on Proverbs 18:18, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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8 Reasons to Listen to Reason: Part 1

July 5, 2021

My commentary on Proverbs segment #21, 8 Reasons to Listen to Reason, 1 - 3, taken from Proverbs 8:1-11, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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What If... ? - Sermon Slides Now Available

June 30, 2021

My sermon slides for What If...? taken from John 15:17-25 and preached May 16, 2021, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Commentary Segment #159: Proverbs 22:6 - Well Begun, Half Done

June 26, 2021

My Proverbs Commentary segment #159, Well Begun, Half Done, taken from Proverbs 22:7, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. My FULL COMMENTARY is available in a single PDF FOR FREE on this page also.

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Proverbs Commentary Segment #35: Integrity Levels "Haves" and "Have Nots"

June 20, 2021

My Commentary segment #35, Integrity Levels “Haves” with “Have-Nots”, taken from Proverbs 11:3-6, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs 4:10-19: Commentary #12 - A Father's Wisdom

June 19, 2021

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #12, A Father's Wisdom: Learn From Your Parents' Experiences, taken from Proverbs 4:10-19, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. A complete and FREE FULL COMMENTARY on Proverbs is available on that page as well.

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Right Judgments: Mini Article Now Available

March 29, 2021

“Discrimination” is the quality or power of finely distinguishing,” or making judgments. Making moral judgments based upon what God says is exactly what God wants us to do. Solomon asked God to, “Give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?" (1 Kings 3:9). Making “judgments” and “discerning” on the basis of “good and evil” is what God's “wisdom” is all about. Jesus called “hypocrites” those who “can discern the face of the sky and of the earth, but how is it you do not discern this time? Yes, and why, even of yourselves, do you not judge what is right?” (Luke 12:56-57). Making moral judgements, people “Have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14). - March 29, 2021 Words of Wisdom Articles.

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