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Proverbs 16 (Part 2)
(Divided into two posts because it’s long.) 17. The way of the upright is to turn away from evil; he who keeps his way guards his way. This is simply a flawed translation, rendering three different words as “way.” It … Continue reading
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Tagged Hebrew Mysticism, human senses, King Solomon, moral justice, moral wisdom, scripture, social awareness, wisdom literature
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Proverbs 16 (Part 1)
(Divided into two posts because it’s long.) This chapter addresses divine sovereignty from the unique worldview of a mystical Hebrew mind, fully aware of the complexity of human nature. 1. The ordering of the heart in man, and the answer … Continue reading
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Tagged conscious awareness, Hebrew Mysticism, human awareness, human nature, King Solomon, scripture, social stability, wisdom literature
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The Logic of Radix Fidem
(See the “Radix Fidem” tab above for an explanation of the label.) The mystical mind need not be impractical. I just wanted to offer a quick review for all the new subscribers to this blog. One of our biggest problems … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, culture, epistemology, heart-mind, intellect, jesus parables, logic, mysticism, scripture, Western, western civilization
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Death Is Just a Circumstance
The title is a catchphrase I’ve been using for years. It’s the kind of thing you say because you know that the words would never really capture the truth in the first place. Instead, you reach for a way to … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, civilization, culture, epistemology, heart-mind, Jesus Christ, logic, mysticism, religion, revelation, scripture, spirituality, Western Christian mythology
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Psalm 59
The third in a row resting on the tune of “Do Not Destroy,” this psalm reflects events described in 1 Samuel 19. David went home after one of Saul’s outbursts that began a more concerted effort to eliminate him. Saul … Continue reading
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Tagged history, King David, oppression, Psalms, scripture, war
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Proverbs 15 (Part 1)
(Divided into two parts because the chapter is long.) Proverbs 15 Facts are not on the same level as truth. We are obliged to recognize the moral primacy of social stability under God’s revelation. How we handle criticism, justified or … Continue reading
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Tagged divine justice, heart, King Solomon, moral discernment, moral justice, proverbs, scripture, social stability, wisdom literature
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On Being Your Own God
Let’s get one thing out of the way: I am by no means a gamer. I am somewhat of a computer geek, but it’s just a tool for something much more important. If the Internet and computers all died tomorrow, … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, civilization, propaganda, psychology, religion, scripture, social conditioning, social sciences
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Crack That Whip!
Ever read that part in the Gospels about Jesus Cleansing the Temple? Wikipedia editors show their ignorance by leaving out the background stuff found in even the cheapest Bible commentaries. There was some ambiguity in the minds of the Temple … Continue reading
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Tagged compsec, google, Jesus Cleansing the Temple, Jesus Whip, marketing, moral consciousness, propaganda, resistance, scripture, technology
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Proverbs 14
Solomon’s theme here seems a matter of building a just and holy life. 1. A wise woman builds her house, but the foolish plucks it down with her hands. Back when Israel lived in tents, it was an ancient custom … Continue reading
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Tagged heart-mind, hebrew culture, King Solomon, proverbs, scripture, wisdom literature
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