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Time for Wisdom

19 

Truthful words stand the test of time,
     but lies are soon exposed.

20 

Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
     joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

Verse 19

The truth does not change. If something is true now, then it will always be true. This is like wisdom (Proverbs 8:22-31). This is also like Jesus, because Jesus never changes (Hebrews 13:8).

Lies do change. When someone lies, he is always changing his story. ‘Many witnesses spoke lies against Jesus. However, their accounts were all different from each other.’ (Mark 14:56)

Verse 20

You cannot see a person’s heart or mind. However, you can understand their thoughts, if you look at their behaviour. Jesus explained this in Matthew 7:15-20.

So, it's kind of a no-brainer, right? Politicians, especially, should take note of the first proverb because a lying tongue might work for a moment, but it won't last.

Now, usually, we think of evil as the opposite of righteousness. But Verse 20 throws a twist by contrasting deceit with joy, just like how evil is contrasted with peace.

Here's the deal: Honest folks don't want anything to do with evil stuff. So, those who plan evil schemes do it sneakily, tricking others into joining them.

But when someone promotes peace, it's like spreading joy. We all crave peace, and whenever there's a glimmer of hope for it, it brings happiness.

Lemme ask you, think about our society. We've got all these divisions—political, generational, spiritual—you name it. At gatherings, people often say, "Don't talk about politics or religion." But here's the thing: If we avoid those topics, how can we promote peace instead of deceit? It's something worth pondering.

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