Daily DEVOTIONAL

Proverbs 12:1-14: Be Wise!

August 14, 2026

Nehemiah 8, Proverbs 12:1-14, Luke 17:20-37, 2 Timothy 3:1-9  Proverbs 12:1-14:   Again, it is possible to discern some grouping of these Proverbs into themes.   It begins with an overarching statement about discipline:   “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid”  (12:1).   In our culture—even in many of our churches—discipline is a negative word.…

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