Diligent Indolence
The English lexicographer and essayist Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) presents some species of idleness (laziness, indolence). [My comments interspersed; all underlining … Continue reading Diligent Indolence
The English lexicographer and essayist Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) presents some species of idleness (laziness, indolence). [My comments interspersed; all underlining … Continue reading Diligent Indolence
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife” (Proverbs 15:18). “Be not hasty … Continue reading Peevish Rage Over Petty Incidents
“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?The kings of the earth set themselves, and the … Continue reading Pseudo-Pious Potsherds
“Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: for the drunkard and the glutton lose all, and sleepiness shall … Continue reading The Sin Of Gluttony (2)
“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection” (Hebrews 6:1; KJV). “Therefore leaving … Continue reading Press on to Perfection
“The lazy one [is] wiser in his own eyes than seven that return a wise answer” (Proverbs 26:16; LITV). “The … Continue reading The Sluggardly Conceit
“A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in uncovering his heart” (Proverbs 18:2). Another quote from a prolific … Continue reading Humility In Discourse
“A healthy heart [is] the life of the flesh, but envy is the rottenness of the bones” (Proverbs 14:30; underlining … Continue reading Rot of Envy
“You have rebuked the proud, the cursed ones who go astray from Your Commands” (Psalm 119:21). “The simple is made … Continue reading Simple Made Wise
“Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her … Continue reading A Holy Ambition (1)