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“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” (Proverb 16:24) We live in a time when entire television shows are built on the hope that people will be caustic, unkind, mean-spirited, catty, hurtful and profane. How many conversations start with the term, “Did you hear what ___________ (some glib verbal sadist) said to _____________ (the victim of the minute) last night on _____________ (some train wreck of a show)?” As thrilling and ent

Everything we choose to do has a consequence. The bad consequences are known as “costs” – the negative effects of our unwise and bad decisions. The good ones are known as blessings. These are positive and often provide what we need and/or protect us from harm. “When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you; understanding will keep you,” (Proverb 2:10-11) In verses 1-2 we are told that if we receive God’s words and treasure