Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 14:15-16

Friday, March 11, 2011

A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
— Proverbs 14:15-16

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Proverbs 14:15
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There are some real whoppers out there that way too many people actually believe. With all that is said to us, we must practice discernment if we are ever going to really find the truth.

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Illustration of Proverbs 14:15-16 — A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.

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