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Championing Justice: Rejecting Partiality and Embracing Equity
Proverb 18:5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice. This final verse underscores the importance of impartiality and justice. Playing favourites and showing favouritism toward the wicked is unjust and morally wrong. Likewise, denying justice to the righteous is equally reprehensible. This…
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Nurturing Wisdom: Unveiling the Power of Words and Challenging Wickedness
Proverbs 18: 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach. Definition of wickedness: It encompasses actions, intentions, or attitudes that are deliberately harmful, cruel, malicious, or morally corrupt. Wickedness often involves a conscious disregard for ethical principles or a willingness to cause suffering or harm to others.…
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A Prayer is not a shopping list
Prayer is not a shopping list, neither is prayer about grovelling before a God who is like a fearful tyrant.
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Navigating Selfishness, Unfriendliness, and the Quest for Wisdom in Community
Proverbs 18:01 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. This scripture refers to a person who seeks selfish gratification and accepts advice from no one. Selfish people may start quarrels for various reasons, but one common motivation is to serve their own interests or gain…
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Recognizing the Dangers of Foolish Closed-mindedness
Proverbs 18:02 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. As followers of a liberating and enlighten faith, we interpret these verses with a lens that prioritizes inclusivity, empathy, and the pursuit of a more equitable society. In this specific passage, we are reminded of the…
Reverend Marco Ste-Marie 