“Truth is the most orient pearl in Christ’s crown. Let us contend for the truth, as one would for a large sum of money, that it should not be wrested out of his hand.” – Thomas Watson, Body of Divinity
Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say {correctly} that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” John 18:37
“and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” John 8:32 & the CIA’s Official Motto
January: A Proverb a Day – Keeps Stupidity at Bay!
Pro 24:1 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;
Pro 24:2 For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.
Pro 24:3 By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established;
Pro 24:4 And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
Pro 24:5 A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.
Pro 24:6 For by wise guidance you will wage war, And in abundance of counselors there is victory.
Pro 24:7 Wisdom is {too} exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth in the gate.
Pro 24:8 One who plans to do evil, Men will call a schemer.
Pro 24:9 The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Pro 24:10 If you are slack in the day of distress, Your strength is limited.
Pro 24:11 Deliver those who are being taken away to death, And those who are staggering to slaughter, Oh hold {them} back.
Pro 24:12 If you say, “See, we did not know this,” Does He not consider {it} who weighs the hearts? And does He not know {it} who keeps your soul? And will He not render to man according to his work?
Pro 24:13 My son, eat honey, for it is good, Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;
Pro 24:14 Know {that} wisdom is thus for your soul; If you find {it,} then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.
Pro 24:15 Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; Do not destroy his resting place;