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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom.
This week’s contribution is What Price “Unity”? from April 17, 2025.
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Walk in Wisdom, Edition 22 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.
Edition 22 - Protesters, released September 16, 2024, contains:
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“A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands” (Proverbs 14:6). A “scoffer” claims to seek wisdom but contradicts wisdom when presented. Scoffers reject the possibility of wisdom before they open their eyes to it! Therefore, “A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise” (Proverbs 15:12). Scoffers are destructive deniers. “Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath” (Proverbs 29:8). They destroy what others may have established through wisdom. Scoffers destroy others’ Bible faith, businesses, families, and civility. “A proud and haughty man -‘Scoffer’ is his name; He acts with arrogant pride” (Proverbs 21:24). The solution? “Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; Yes, strife and reproach will cease” (Proverbs 22:10). Scoffers are no good for any society. - July 26, 2021
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In light of current events, my 2011 Fellowship Room submission, There's Rioting in Sections of London, is available in Bible Articles.
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In light of the current political climate, Wayne Burger’s Fight for Rights article is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.
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QUESTION: Should Christians protest in the street? - 2018
ANSWER: Note four points from the incident in Acts 17:1-9:
1. Opposition to the success of Bible teaching is always motivated by jealousy (1 Thessalonians 2:3-10). ...
2. Evil men from the marketplace literally describes people who have nothing else to do but hang around amid the public. They have no scruples, purposes, or responsibilities ...
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My 1-minute radio lesson series “Words of Wisdom” are available in Words of Wisdom Radio. They were broadcast by John T. Polk II for an Oneida, Tennessee, radio station from December 2014 - November 2017. Click here for transcripts of the Words of Wisdom radio series.
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After “the most important election in history,” what have the results really changed?
Not God: "For I am the LORD, I do not change” (Malachi 3:6). Not Jesus Christ: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).
Not The Holy Spirit’s Bible: “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).
Not the Gospel of Salvation: "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:15-16).
Not God’s Authority Over Government: “For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God” (Romans 13:1).
Not the church of Christ: “I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).
More of my mini articles are available in Words of Wisdom Articles. These are published in the regional newspaper as well.
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My article No "Separation of Church and State" is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared on The Fellowship Room website in September, 2013.
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QUESTION: Did Jesus teach or practice Socialism? - February 23, 2020
ANSWER: False claims about Jesus' teaching have always been circulated by the Devil: (John 2:18-22; Mark 15:29-30; Luke 23:4-15; Matthew 28:11-15). Jesus Christ was nowhere near being a Marxist Communist, for: 1. He never forced "rich" people to give up their wealth to "equalize" with the "poor." He lived under Moses' Law ... Read more on my Questions Answered page.
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QUESTION: What can save the USA?
ANSWER: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." (Proverbs 14:34) Righteousness is the state or condition of being "right" as defined by God by His commandments and by His example (1 John 3:7; Psalm 119:172; 1 John 2:1). Governments should exist to protect the righteous within their citizenry (Romans 13:3-5). ... Read More of this and other questions on my Questions Answered page.
The recent QA that also relates to the current situation are available in Publications On Covid Quarantine 2020.
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QA: Why is society out of control, and what can be done to change it? 2/2019
Answer: There is little being done to hold everyone responsible for their own actions (Titus 1:15). Add to this the interminable delay in executing justice, and Solomon rightly said: “Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil” (Ecclesiastes 8:11) ... Read More
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From On Covid Quarantine 2020: May 24, 2020:
QUESTION: Do you think our economy will ever recover?
ANSWER: For every calamity, God promises a recovery. 1. Calamity (or "mischief") can be caused by the wicked. God warns, however, that whatever calamity someone starts will turn on him or her (Proverbs 26:27; Proverbs 24:17-18). God rewards good deeds, but He also rewards evil deeds as well. Don't forget how racial hatred was dealt with in Esther 7:10. ... Read More
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From Questions Answered: February 16, 2020:
QUESTION: Why does it seem everyone is branded a "racist"?
ANSWER: "Racial discrimination" is racist, nothing else. “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, “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. ... Read More
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My commentary on Proverbs, section #62 on Proverbs 12:24 - Who Deserves Slavery?, is relevant to revisit in the current climate.
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My commentary #173 on Proverbs 24:23-25, Judging With No Sympathy for Sin, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.
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In view of recent protests and unrest, my revised sermon Occupy Wall Street is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.
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Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:
6/12/2017: Devolving Evolution
6/13/17/2017: The Water Line
6/14/2017: When Bad Happens
6/15/2017: Take It To The Streets
6/16/2017: Missing Father's Day
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My commentary #210 on Proverbs 31:8-9, Listen To Your Mama About Words, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.
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My commentary #25 on Proverbs 10:1-12, The Proverbs of Solomon, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.
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