Proverbs

out but all sinners are. The reason these sinners are being singled out is because they are not trying to fix their sins. Also, if you want to hold a position in church you must be willing to live a Godly life. Remember that God sees sin as sin. In Proverbs 28:13 NIV states “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” God wants people who are going to be faithful and follow all of his…

One percent. That is the difference in DNA between any two people. And yet, just based on looks or origins, people categorize others, discriminate, and make fun of those that seem different. We are all human. Our actions define us, not where we came from or how we look. That is my belief, my cultural identity. I was born in Dallas, Texas, however for most of my life I was raised in Hawaii. Here in the “Cultural Melting Pot”, there are many different cultures from around the world on one small…

The last assignment is to find a “current event” article and write a 500-word essay on why the event is an example of man exercising his autonomy (the text’s definition of sin). The most current event I chose to discuss is the school shooting that happened this past week Friday May 18,2018 in Santa Fe, Texas. It’s unfortunate that we live in a time where we must question the safety of our children before sending them to school every day, not to mention the safety precaution measures of gun…

during the rule of the pharaoh Amenophis, who introduced the idea of monotheism to the Egyptians (Lockard 53). While the Egyptians didn’t take to the idea and went right back to Amon-Re worship after Amenophis’s death, there are “Hebrew psalms and proverbs that are clearly derived from Egyptians writings” (Lockard…

An old proverb once said, “Be careful what you wish for.” “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W.Jacobs takes place at the White’s Villa, right before a guest brings a monkey’s paw that grants three wishes to someone, and when Mr.White makes a wish for 200 pounds, his son coincidently gets caught in machinery and dies. In the end, Mr.White wishes for his son to come back, but realizes that isn’t happening. In “The Monkey’s Paw” Mr.White learns to be careful what you wish for. The theme of “be careful…

What is a tattoo? A tattoo is making a design by inserting a pigment into punctures in the skin. Most people do not believe in tattoos and that tattoos are not professional. People will not get hired because they have tattoos that are visible on their skin. Which I believe is wrong that people cannot get a job because they have tattoos. I have three tattoos already, but cannot see them because they are covered by clothing. I have a cross on my right ankle, “forever and always” on my left…

Individual-Reflective Faith, which people start examining and re-examining their faith without the help of outside authority (Berger, 2014). I think I started to examine why I believe Jesus as a savior and doubting the things I believed without thinking through. In Proverbs 14:15, it says that "The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps" (NIV). Questioning my own faith led to the stabilization of my spiritual journey, as I had doubt deep inside of my heart anyways.…

who have contributed to it. The university sets out to tell the whole truth and present a variety of perspectives in order to fully comprehend historical events. However, throughout history many perspectives have not been shared. An ancient African proverb states, “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” The oppressed minority will not have their perspective adequately shared, when the oppressive majority is telling the story. The role…

psychologically, The Harvard Study of Adult Development states, “That loneliness kills, and being social makes us happier, the quality of your relationships matter and relationships don't just protect our bodies, they protect our brains” (Waldinger). Proverbs 14:18 GNT “Ignorant people get what their foolishness deserves, but the clever are rewarded with knowledge” (“BibleGateway”). Mildred believes that complacency is better than knowledge, because she would rather be with her “family” which…

Any wound with infection in it will never heal. It will only get worse. Find someone that you trust to tell what happened to you or even what you did. Until you do, you cannot begin to heal. STEP #2 - MERCY AND FORGIVENESS (CALLING THE DOCTOR) Proverbs 16:6 - By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from…