Podcasts about Agur

Agur be Yakeh discusses the wonders of science and the downfall of the arrogant.

Join Rod Hembree and Janice as they dive into Proverbs 28, focusing on the themes of patience, personal responsibility, and the wisdom found in the Bible. This episode of Bible Discovery also features Corie and Ryan, who explore the historical significance of olive oil in ancient Israel and discuss the contributions of non-Jewish writers to the Bible. Discover the importance of understanding God's word and how it applies to our lives today.

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1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 “Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have a man's understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know? 5 “Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. 7 “Two things I have asked of you. Don't deny me before I die. 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full, deny you, and say, ‘Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. 10 “Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. 11 There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men. 15 “The leech has two daughters: ‘Give, give.' “There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, ‘Enough!': 16 Sheol,* the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that doesn't say, ‘Enough!' 17 “The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. 18 “There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. 20 “So is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, ‘I have done nothing wrong.' 21 “For three things the earth trembles, and under four, it can't bear up: 22 For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food, 23 for an unloved woman when she is married, and a servant who is heir to her mistress. 24 “There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: 25 The ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer. 26 The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. 27 The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks. 28 You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. 29 “There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going: 30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; 31 the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up. 32 “If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife.” Listen Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast

Truth, humility and concern for the downtrodden is all that matters. The sage Agur bin Yakeh delivers his beautiful speech.

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1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 “Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have a man's understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know? 5 “Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. 7 “Two things I have asked of you. Don't deny me before I die. 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full, deny you, and say, ‘Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. 10 “Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. 11 There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men. 15 “The leech has two daughters: ‘Give, give.' “There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, ‘Enough!': 16 Sheol,* the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that doesn't say, ‘Enough!' 17 “The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. 18 “There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. 20 “So is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, ‘I have done nothing wrong.' 21 “For three things the earth trembles, and under four, it can't bear up: 22 For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food, 23 for an unloved woman when she is married, and a servant who is heir to her mistress. 24 “There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: 25 The ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer. 26 The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. 27 The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks. 28 You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. 29 “There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going: 30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; 31 the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up. 32 “If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife.” Listen Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast

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We end the book of Proverbs with Solomon's last entry and the words of Agur and Lemuel, or rather Lemuel's mother. The classic description of the "perfect" wife is included.

"Luditas y la IA" **[00:00]** Hola, hola, hola. Bienvenidos, bienhalladas mentes inquietas a un nuevo podcast de "Monos del Espacio". En este podcast breve de comentarios, ¡polémica! Ha saltado la polémica, batalla... siempre que se alcanza el éxito se dividen los grandes grupos. **[00:15]** Ha atacado el gran R-Fox, Súper Rafa, en su podcast a los luditas. Bienvenidos al "Podcast Ludita", el podcast de Rafa. "La IA nos va a quitar lo que yo os diga, cabrones", en su estilo auténtico, muy bueno. Vale, nos comenta... ya lo hablamos en el último, ¿no?, de Wintable un poco al principio sobre el podcast que grabó Javier "máyone" (Mayon), de que la IA se estaba cargando internet. Estaba metiendo contenido de mierda, más que cargárselo. **[00:48]** Y yo, tirando del hilo, dije que la IA se está cargando internet. Di los datos: hace tres años el 30% del contenido era IA, y ahora ni los comentarios, ni los likes, ni ni nada... son todo bots. No hay humanos detrás, es todo bazofia, basura, comida basura. El 70% a día de hoy, marzo de 2026, del contenido es creado por inteligencia artificial. **[01:16]** No es en plan ludita el podcast que grabé. Los luditas, ya sabéis, los ingleses que pensaban que la tecnología les iba a quitar el puesto de trabajo. De hecho, más que quitarlo, lo generó. O sea, en el mundo de la automoción, que es el típico ejemplo: tú ibas en un carruaje, llegó la automoción... fijaos cuántos ejemplos hay de trabajos relacionados. Y en el mundo de la costura, por ejemplo, también. Las costureras tardaban un mes en hacer un vestido, era carísimo, casi nadie tenía varios vestidos y... mirad ahora todo el empleo que arrastra la industria textil. O sea, genera, mejor dicho, no arrastra, genera. **[02:00]** Así que en ese sentido estoy de acuerdo. En mi caso no; a mí el empleo me lo va a quitar la IA. En cuanto esto evolucione un poco más, yo para el 2030 me tengo que ir reciclando. Pero bueno, estamos trasteando, yo qué sé, lo que tenga que ser, será. **[02:16]** También comenta Rafa la manera gratis de comer: alojamiento gratuito con comida durante seis meses y luego comida gratuita para volver a renovar el alojamiento gratuito. Le escucháis, es buen podcast, ¿vale? Pero lo que yo quería decir, que quizá no fui capaz de transmitir bien, es que se está llenando de comida basura. O sea, a día de hoy el 70% del contenido, repito, se genera de manera... pues como las hamburguesas del McDonald's o el Burger King. O sea, a granel, a granel, a granel. **[02:48]** Puede que sea lo que la gente demanda, estoy de acuerdo con que antes mirabas en YouTube y para un contenido de dos minutos te hacían un vídeo de veinte y te tenías que chupar esa morralla, o tenías que visitar veinte webs (ya que estamos con el numerito), pero ahora no. Ahora tú consultas, la IA te ahorra la visita a la web y la visita a los vídeos de basura y te da el paso a paso. De hecho, jolín, con Gemini compartiendo la pantalla tú le vas diciendo y ella te va indicando paso a paso, es una sobrada. Está súper bien. **[03:22]** Pero, evidentemente, va a pasar como con los blogs. Aunque R-Fox sigue usando el blog, ha pulido la calidad de los audios... yo al revés, soy un antisistema, Rafa, para que se vea que soy humano. Espero que esté... no, he cambiado el micrófono, por cierto. El fallo creo que era el micrófono, manda narices. Me pillé un microfonillo muy barato, muy apañado de precio que lo recomendó Moi (un abrazo compañero, que estás ahí escuchando), un Ultravoice XM8500 de Behringer, y se ve que es el que está metiendo el petardeo. Ni el cable ni la mesa... pero bueno. **[04:03]** Una pena porque justo quiero volver a grabar una entrevista en persona y necesito otro micro, así que habrá que pillarlo. Y además lo quiero subir a YouTube, ya os comentaré. Como también os comento que le deis un poquito de amor al podcast de Biohacking, el de cómo se está intentando hackear... cómo hay gente, empresas, intentando hackear la biología para vivir más o estar más tiempo en este planeta. Vivir más, ya veremos, porque si le dedicas 23 horas al día para alargar la vida, pues solo vives una. Pero bueno, los que tenemos que currar, los que de momento tenemos curro... entre dormir, currar y comer tampoco nos queda mucho más tiempo libre, ¿no? Ya veremos, ahí está el debate. Dadle amor si no lo habéis visto. **[04:47]** Que tampoco sé si fiarme, que lo acabo de comentar. Según iVoox tiene 1700 reproducciones y luego entro en iVoox y tiene 1000. ¿En qué quedamos, 1700 o 1000? Habrá cuatro... si solamente hay cuatro comentarios, habrá cuatro. Hablando de comentarios, los apuntes y cositas que me vais diciendo por los comentarios los voy enriqueciendo y las cosas que se me olvidan, como poner la canción del amigo Enrique, os pongo el enlace en los comentarios. **[05:15]** Este tipo de cosas, si veis algo en el podcast, mirad en la información del audio. Y si no está en la información del audio... ya sé que no escucháis los podcasts la mayoría con iVoox porque la aplicación es una castaña y te mete publicidad, pero id a la web de iVoox o miráis y ahí en los comentarios suelo poner cositas. Los canales que me vais diciendo para YouTube los voy añadiendo de uno en uno, le pongo el enlace luego suelto, le pongo el nombre para que lo busquéis por si acaso el enlace falla o lo que sea. Ahí estamos trabajando. **[05:47]** Pero volviendo al origen de esto, quiero leer un comentario que se me olvidó y viene que al pelo, palabra de calvo. Señor Cabanillas, don Diego, dice (respondiendo al podcast de "la IA se está cargando internet"): *"Quien se ha cargado internet es Xataka, El Español, Vandal, etc. Todos escribiendo para el robot de Google y no para personas"*. ¡Correcto! Y es lo que llena los servicios. Google Discover se alimenta de esta basura y hace años que Google ya no sirve para darte información de calidad porque todo está copado por textos hechos para Google. Y esta es la tiranía del algoritmo: crean titulares llamativos, miniaturas muy llamativas y luego en realidad la mandanga de la buena no hay. **[06:40]** Entonces, si estos son los que copan, los que se autorretroalimentan, los que están en las primeras posiciones, el que crea contenido de calidad en YouTube (como por ejemplo pueden ser Jordi Jarsel con su canal de inversión y José Ampaunero con el suyo, que además tiene grupete de Telegram... ¿ay, cómo se llamaba? Lo voy a mirar un momentito... República Financiera, joder, República Financiera), bueno, los que crean contenido de calidad quedan desplazados. Y si quedan desplazados y no monetizan, no hay manera de tener por lo menos cierto feedback que te recupere algo de interacción o visibilidad que te dé algo... ¿para qué coño vas a generar el contenido? ¿Para qué vas a hacer una web si ya no la visita nadie? Son cuatro IAs las que pasan por allí, te sacan el contenido y tal, pues ya no la creas. **[07:31]** Si ya no la creas, pues volvemos al ejemplo de antes: cada vez más hamburgueserías con comida basura en lugar de comida real. Y eso es lo que creo que se está disparando, Rafa. No es un ludita que niega la tecnología, pero sí que la calidad ha bajado muchísimo. Se puede ser más productivo como tú, se puede limpiar mejor los audios, se puede guionizar mejor, es más fácil encontrar noticias... pero cuando ya estamos al 70%, estamos a un paso del 90% del contenido generado por IA, validado por bots de IA, aplaudido por IA... ya no va a quedar nada, chicos. Vamos a tener que volver a Telegram, a Discord, a los grupetes de WhatsApp, etc. **[08:14]** Todo eso quería comentar. Bueno, como no tengo más comentarios vuestros, voy a mirar en Telegram porque alguno sí que me habéis mandado por lo personal, perdón. Sí, os recomiendo otro canal de YouTube: "Las píldoras del Doctor Carnero". ¿Os podéis creer que me enteré en el directo de Wintable que era Miguelón, que he estado con él en la Euskal? Con él y con Vane... madre del amor misericordioso, qué desconectado estoy. **[08:43]** A ver... David de Arcos... vale, que va a conocer a... ay, lo diré, tío... jolín, Cacharrero, a Andrés. Ostras, Andrés. Me agradece el tema este del podcast de la clonación de voz, que jolín, de verdad eh... hay que poner una palabrita y os leo un poquito el consejo que me da él, que a raíz del podcast dice que lo ha comentado con su pareja y lo quiere hablar con sus hijos. Quiere tener una charla en familia y tener no una sino dos palabras clave: una para autentificar la conversación y la otra por si está coaccionada de verdad y no puede hablar. Te alerta para que llames a la policía. **[09:27]** Jo, me parece genial. Eso es un consejo, chico, eso es un consejo. Porque joder, le roban el móvil a tu hijo, tú no te enteras, recibes la voz clonada, un mensaje desde su móvil con su WhatsApp en el que te han metido un audio en el que el chaval está llorando, chillando: "Papá, me van a hacer daño, dame X mil a tal número, compra criptos", yo qué sé, ya encontrarán la manera... ¿y quién se arriesga? ¿Quién no lo hace? Jolín, caemos todos. Caemos todos. **[09:56]** Y gratísimas a Tolo, al Camionero Geek (que lo tengo ahí al hombre para que se despierte y lo hago rabiar por la mañana, se escucha los podcasts con auriculares y le he metido petardeo y me avisa enseguida: "José, que me estás jodiendo los oídos"). Perdón. Gratísimas a Moi, que me dio un consejo pensando que era en vez de hardware, software, que a él le ha pasado una actualización. Y gratísimas por supuesto a Javier Mayon (en diez minutos) que me dijo que quedamos un día y miramos a ver qué coño te está pasando, que ahora que has vuelto a grabar lo estás haciendo como el culo de un mono. Así que de verdad, muchas gracias. **[10:34]** Os voy a poner también el enlace al canal de Telegram de David Freire para que tengáis ahí sus noticias y si os gusta estéis un poco al día en vez de seguir Xataka, como ha comentado Diego. Pues mira, ahí lo tenéis y él va publicando. Hasta que lo clonen, de momento es humano. Un abrazo a David y otro abrazo a Luis, que está desconectadísimo de los podcasts pero ha tenido a bien mandarme un mensajillo. Pues un abrazo por aquí compañero. A Rubén y... ¿a quién se me está olvidando? A Zejodín, que ha vuelto. Zejodín ha vuelto. No molesto más. Venga chicos, solamente era eso, una contestación breve y la semana que viene más y seguramente peor. La regularidad es un factor que hay que mantener. Un abrazo chicos, feliz fin de semana. Agur.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 7 April 2026Bacaan: "Jauhkanlah dari padaku kecurangan dan kebohongan. Jangan berikan kepadaku kemiskinan atau kekayaan. Biarkanlah aku menikmati makanan yang menjadi bagianku. Supaya, kalau aku kenyang, aku tidak menyangkal-Mu dan berkata: Siapa TUHAN itu? Atau, kalau aku miskin, aku mencuri, dan mencemarkan nama Allahku." (Amsal 30:8-9) Renungan: Di dalam Alkitab, kekayaan dipandang sebagai sesuatu yang netral, tidak dipuji tetapi juga tidak dicela. Artinya, benar-tidaknya suatu kekayaan tergantung pada sikap seseorang terhadapnya, apakah ia menjadi orang benar atau menjadi orang yang tidak benar dengan kekayaannya itu. Jika seseorang bergantung pada kekayaannya melebihi ketergantungannya kepada Tuhan, maka pada saat itulah suatu kekayaan menjadi tidak benar. Sebaliknya, jika seseorang dapat mengendalikan kekayaan itu dan memanfaatkannya untuk memuliakan Tuhan dan memberkati sesama, maka pada saat itulah kekayaaan tersebut menjadi benar. Jadi, kekayaan itu sendiri tidaklah salah, yang salah adalah sikap orang yang bergantung kepada kekayaannya. Alkitab tidak pernah mengecam kekayaan itu sendiri, tetapi mengecam sikap hati orang yang hanya bergantung pada kekayaannya. Ada banyak tokoh di Alkitab yang kaya. Sebagian mempergunakan kekayaan tersebut dengan baik, artinya tidak membuat mereka jauh dari Tuhan. Sebagian lagi adalah sebaliknya, mereka justru jauh dari Tuhan karena kekayaannya. Contoh tokoh Alkitab yang kaya namun tidak membuat mereka jauh dari Tuhan adalah Abraham, Ishak, Yakub, dan Ayub. Mereka diberkati oleh Tuhan sehingga menjadi orang-orang yang kaya di tengah masyarakat sezaman mereka. Tetapi, hati mereka tetap teguh berpaut kepada Tuhan. Demikian juga dengan Ayub, sekalipun ia adalah orang kaya, ia tidak bergantung pada kekayaannya. Terbukti, ketika ia dicobai dengan sangat berat dengan hilangnya seluruh harta kekayaannya dalam sekejap, ia tidak meninggalkan Tuhan. Namun banyak juga tokoh Alkitab yang kaya sehingga membuat mereka menjadi jauh dari Tuhan atau tidak datang kepada Tuhan. Contohnya adalah Hizkia, raja Yehuda. Secara keseluruhan, Hizkia termasuk orang yang benar di mata Tuhan, karena ia tidak menyembah berhala dan tetap berpaut kepada Tuhan. Namun ia tidak benar dalam hal kekayaan. Ketika dia diberkati Tuhan dengan kekayaan dan kerajaan yang kokoh, ia justru memamerkan kekayaannya itu kepada orang-orang Babel (2 Raj 20:12-18). Bukan hanya kekayaan, kemiskinan pun bisa membuat seseorang jauh dari Tuhan. Menarik menyimak doa Agur bin Yake. Ia memohon kepada Tuhan agar tidak diberikan kekayaan maupun kemiskinan. Sebab, jika ia kaya ia akan menyombongkan diri terhadap Tuhan, dan ketika ia miskin ia akan mengutuki Tuhan. Agur bin Yake menyadari bahwa banyak orang yang bersikap tidak benar kepada Tuhan karena kekayaan mereka, dan karena kemiskinan mereka! Namun makna doa Agur bin Yake adalah agar kita tetap cinta Tuhan, baik ketika masih miskin maupun ketika sudah kaya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ajarilah aku tetap takut dan setia kepada-Mu, baik ketika masih miskin maupun sesudah kaya. Amin. (Dod)

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1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 "Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have a man's understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know? 5 "Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. 7 "Two things I have asked of you. Don't deny me before I die. 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. 10 "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. 11 There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men. 15 "The leech has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, 'Enough!': 16 Sheol,* the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough!' 17 "The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. 18 "There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. 20 "So is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.' 21 "For three things the earth trembles, and under four, it can't bear up: 22 For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food, 23 for an unloved woman when she is married, and a servant who is heir to her mistress. 24 "There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: 25 The ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer. 26 The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. 27 The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks. 28 You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. 29 "There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going: 30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; 31 the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up. 32 "If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife." Listen Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast

We continue in our discussion of the Book of Proverbs by looking at Chapter 30, and the humble wisdom of the otherwise unknown Agur son of Jakeh.

How much is enough? Our culture constantly tells us we need just a little more. More success, more security, more stuff. But in Proverbs 30, a little known sage named Agur prays a surprising prayer: “Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me.” It is a prayer that confronts our restless hearts and invites us to trust God for what we truly need. Listen in as we explore the wisdom Proverbs offers about money, generosity, and one of the most gutsy prayers we can pray.

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The sermon explores Proverbs 30, attributed to the enigmatic Agur, whose humility and awe before God's transcendence frame a profound meditation on divine sovereignty, human limitation, and the sanctity of Scripture. Central to the message is the call to trust God's word as pure and complete, warning against adding to or subtracting from it, while emphasizing that true wisdom begins in recognizing one's own ignorance. Through poetic imagery and vivid metaphors—such as the insatiable leech, the mysterious paths of nature, and the wisdom of small creatures—Agur illustrates the futility of human pride, the dangers of greed and moral complacency, and the importance of humility, justice, and divine order. The passage culminates in a call to self-control, urging believers to restrain pride and anger, for unchecked emotion inevitably breeds strife, while pointing to God as the ultimate source of truth, security, and lasting satisfaction.

1. The Prayer of the Believing Child of God 2. The Reason for His Request 3. The Answer From God The sermon centers on the prayer of Agur from Proverbs 30, highlighting a profound spiritual wisdom in praying for neither poverty nor riches, but only the sustenance necessary for life. It emphasizes that true faith involves trusting God with both physical and spiritual needs, recognizing that wealth risks pride and self-reliance, while poverty can lead to bitterness and theft. The preacher underscores that God's provision is always sufficient, and the believer's response, whether in abundance or lack, must be gratitude, contentment, and faithful stewardship rooted in Christ. The prayer is not for luxury or security, but for dependence on God, reflecting a life shaped by humility, trust, and the eternal riches found in Christ. Ultimately, the message calls believers to live in constant awareness of God's sovereignty, finding identity not in possessions but in His grace.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026Last Week After Epiphany As we step into Mardi Gras, today's readings call us to humility, discernment, and a deeper knowing of Christ.In Proverbs 30:1–4, 24–33, Agur confesses his limitations and marvels at the greatness of God. True wisdom begins not with self-confidence but with reverent humility. Even the smallest creatures reveal quiet diligence and order—reminding us that wisdom is often steady, disciplined, and restrained. Pride and strife, however, only stir conflict.In Philippians 3:1–11, Paul lays down his spiritual résumé and counts it all loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus. Righteousness is not achieved—it is received. What matters most is being found in Him, sharing in His life, His sufferings, and His resurrection power.And in John 18:28–38, Jesus stands before Pilate, unshaken. While religious leaders cling to power and politics swirl with tension, Jesus speaks of a kingdom not of this world. Truth is not a concept to debate—it is a King to follow.This episode invites us to exchange pride for humility, performance for relationship, and empty noise for the deep, steady wisdom that comes from knowing Christ.

Send a text In this chapter, we explore humility, the limits of human understanding, and the greatness of God. Agur asks tough questions about creation, then he warns against adding words to what God says. This chapter uses very vivid comparisons which touch upon our desires, mysteries of creation, and many other things. All of these things are used to illustrate the folly of man, pride, and our corrupt nature. By living what is taught in this chapter, we will have more wisdom and reverence for our Lord. We invite you to come study God's Word with us today!

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1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 "Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have a man's understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know? 5 "Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. 7 "Two things I have asked of you. Don't deny me before I die. 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. 10 "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. 11 There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men. 15 "The leech has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, 'Enough!': 16 Sheol,* the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough!' 17 "The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. 18 "There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. 20 "So is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.' 21 "For three things the earth trembles, and under four, it can't bear up: 22 For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food, 23 for an unloved woman when she is married, and a servant who is heir to her mistress. 24 "There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: 25 The ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer. 26 The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. 27 The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks. 28 You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. 29 "There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going: 30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; 31 the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up. 32 "If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife." Listen Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast

Oracle of Agur...

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA JÓVENES 2026“DIFERENTENarrado por: Daniel RamosDesde: Connecticut, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================23 ENEROLA AUDACIA DE LOS DISCRETOSLas lagartijas son fáciles de atrapar, pero se encuentran hasta en los palacios reales(Proverbios 30:28, NTV).Si te pregunto cuál es tu mascota, quizá menciones alguna de estas opciones: perro, gato, peces o aves. Nadie en su sano juicio diría: "Tengo una lagartija". Sin embargo, necesitamos admitir que la lagartija es uno de los animales domésticos más comunes del mundo, ya que logra entrar en la sala, el dormitorio o el baño de cualquier casa casi sin pedir permiso.La lagartija pertenece a la familia de los gecónidos, que son reptiles escamosos del suborden de los lagartos. Entre los biólogos, se los conoce cariñosamente como gecos. Las lagartijas viven en climas templados y prefieren lugares húmedos, como el baño, por ejemplo. Hay quienes disfrutan de la presencia de estos pequeños animales. Sin embargo, sé que existen personas que sienten pavor solo de pensar en ellas. ¿Tú eres así?La lagartija no representa ningún peligro para los seres humanos. De hecho, es una gran aliada, ya que ayuda a controlar diversas plagas domésticas, como arañas, escorpiones, cucarachas y, especialmente, mosquitos, su principal fuente de alimento. Gracias a su agilidad y a su notable discreción, la lagartija tiene la capacidad de desprenderse de su cola como mecanismo de defensa. Al tener pequeñas cerdas en las yemas de sus dedos, puede entrar fácilmente por las ventanas y las puertas de nuestra casa, algo que perros y gatos "sueñan" con hacer.La audacia de las lagartijas llamó la atención del sabio Agur en Proverbios 30. Estos animalitos logran entrar en lugares prácticamente inaccesibles como, por ejemplo, en los palacios de los reyes. Allí donde la mayoría no llega, la pequeña lagartija sí lo hace.Cuando leo las historias bíblicas, me doy cuenta de que la audacia también es necesaria para llegar a la presencia del Rey del Universo. En el contexto espiritual, esta característica se traduce como fe. Así ocurrió con la mujer que tenía flujo de sangre, con Bartimeo y con tantos otros personajes bíblicos. En todos los casos, vemos que la fe es el vínculo entre el débil y el Todopoderoso.¿Te consideras pequeño? No te desesperes. Con audacia, puedes entrar en el palacio del Rey de reyes y encontrar la respuesta que tanto necesitas. En Hebreos 4:16, leemos: "Acerquémonos, pues, confiadamente al trono de la gracia, para alcanzar misericordia y hallar gracia para el oportuno socorro". 

This chapter highlights the humility and wisdom of Agur.

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1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 "Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have a man's understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know? 5 "Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. 7 "Two things I have asked of you. Don't deny me before I die. 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. 10 "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. 11 There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men. 15 "The leech has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, 'Enough!': 16 Sheol,* the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough!' 17 "The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. 18 "There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. 20 "So is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.' 21 "For three things the earth trembles, and under four, it can't bear up: 22 For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food, 23 for an unloved woman when she is married, and a servant who is heir to her mistress. 24 "There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: 25 The ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer. 26 The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. 27 The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks. 28 You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. 29 "There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going: 30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; 31 the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up. 32 "If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife." Listen Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast

Text: The ProverbsHosts:J. Kent EdwardsVicki HitzgesNathan NormanNarrator: Brian French"Lessons from Agur" by Haddon RobinsonThe CrossTalk Podcast is a production of CrossTalk Global, equipping biblical communicators, so every culture hears God's voice. To find out more, or to support the work of this ministry please visit www.crosstalkglobal.orgDonateProduced by Nathan James Norman/Untold Podcast Production© 2025 CrossTalk Global

SÁBADO 6 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2025 TU DOSIS DIARIA DE ESPERANZA "¿Quién subió al cielo, y descendió? ¿Quién encerró los vientos en sus puños? ¿Quién ató las aguas en un paño? ¿Quién afirmó todos los términos de la tierra? ¿Cuál es su nombre, y el nombre de su hijo, si sabes?" (Proverbios 30:4) Al encontrarnos con estas palabras hoy, podemos responder a las preguntas de Agur. Pero lo más hermoso es cuán lleno de la verdad de Dios estaba cuando a cientos de años del nacimiento del Mesías ya nos anuncia que Dios tenía un hijo. Su sabiduría no era solamente por recibir las instrucciones del Antiguo Pacto; él vivía bajo revelación. Hoy no conocemos al Mesías solamente por lo que nos dice la Palabra de Dios; hoy se hace carne en nosotros cuando lo recibimos como Salvador. Es entonces que, en esa íntima relación, como Agur, vemos lo que Dios necesita que veamos más allá de lo normalmente visible. El gozo de su presencia pone en acción el canto. (Gina Sánchez) ....... www.facebook.com/PastoresRobertoyYamiley Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tu-dosis-diaria-de-esperanza-new-hope-en-espa%C3%B1ol/id1503374265 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dC8BmYXC77tIaReY6JI6y?si=adf3392aa15e45c7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-tu-dosis-diaria-de-esperan-211298038/ ....... Pastores Roberto y Yamiley, De Dios Para Ti Hoy - New Hope en Español , Brandon, FL (813) 689-4161

Welcome to Wise Words from Proverbs™. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.Want to send a message to us? Click here!Support the showStart your morning with 5 minutes of wisdom and clarity from the Book of Proverbs. Each episode offers a daily reading of Proverbs to help you slow down, connect with God, and walk in peace, no matter what the day holds.

1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 "Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have a man's understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know? 5 "Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. 7 "Two things I have asked of you. Don't deny me before I die. 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. 10 "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. 11 There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men. 15 "The leech has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, 'Enough!': 16 Sheol,* the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough!' 17 "The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. 18 "There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. 20 "So is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.' 21 "For three things the earth trembles, and under four, it can't bear up: 22 For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food, 23 for an unloved woman when she is married, and a servant who is heir to her mistress. 24 "There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: 25 The ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer. 26 The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. 27 The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks. 28 You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. 29 "There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going: 30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; 31 the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up. 32 "If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife." Listen Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast

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1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 "Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have a man's understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know? 5 "Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. 7 "Two things I have asked of you. Don't deny me before I die. 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. 10 "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. 11 There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men. 15 "The leech has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, 'Enough!': 16 Sheol,* the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough!' 17 "The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. 18 "There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. 20 "So is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.' 21 "For three things the earth trembles, and under four, it can't bear up: 22 For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food, 23 for an unloved woman when she is married, and a servant who is heir to her mistress. 24 "There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: 25 The ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer. 26 The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. 27 The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks. 28 You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. 29 "There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going: 30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; 31 the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up. 32 "If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife." Listen Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast

Proverbs 30:7-9

Agur wrote one chapter in the Bible and it's found in Proverbs 30. Here you'll find a story about a cow, a nose, and a disagreement. Underground House Calls is a part of "Go and Do," a ministry equipping believers to help their fellow believers in persecuted countries. More information can be found at: http://www.becomingjoshua.org

The Mishna in Pirkeh Abot (1:6) famously instructs, "Aseh Lecha Rav U'kneh Lecha Haber" – literally, "Make for yourself a Rabbi, and 'purchase' for yourself a friend." This is commonly understood to mean that that as important as it is to have a Rabbi, it is even more important to have a friend, and one should therefore go so far as to "purchase" a friend if necessary. The Hida (Rav Haim Yosef David Azulai, 1724-1806), however, added a different interpretation, explaining "U'kneh Lecha Haber" to mean that the quill – "Kaneh" – should be one's "friend." One should make sure to learn from a knowledgeable Rabbi – and he should also grow accustomed to writing the Torah he learns as much as possible. There is immense value in writing the Torah that one studies, as this helps him retain the material and also preserves it. The question arises as to whether one who wishes to write words of Torah in the morning must first recite Birkot Ha'Torah. Halacha requires reciting Birkot Ha'Torah before learning Torah in the morning, but (as we saw in a previous installment) a distinction exists between silently thinking about Torah and speaking words of Torah. Birkot Ha'Torah is required in the morning before verbally speaking words of Torah, but not – according to the consensus opinion – before silently thinking words of Torah. At first glance, we would assume that silently writing Torah material is no different from silently thinking about Torah, and thus this may be done before reciting Birkot Ha'Torah in the morning. Interestingly, however, the Shulhan Aruch distinguishes between thinking about Torah in one's mind and writing Torah. When it comes to thinking about Torah, the Shulhan Aruch follows the view of the Agur (Rav Yaakob Landau, 1410-1493) that silent Torah thoughts do not require Birkot Ha'Torah. However, the Shulhan Aruch rules that writing Torah indeed requires the recitation of the Birkot Ha'Torah. This is based on the position of the Abudarham (Rav David Abudarham, Spain, 14 th century) which Rav Yosef Karo – author of the Shulhan Aruch – brings in his Bet Yosef. Importantly, however, Rav Yosef Karo wrote a collection of notes to the Bet Yosef called Bedek Ha'bayit, in which he corrects or amends certain passages in the Bet Yosef. And in the Bedek Ha'bayit, commenting on his citation of the Abudarham's ruling concerning one who writes Torah, Rav Yosef Karo remarks: "See the words of the Agur" – a clear reference to the aforementioned ruling of the Agur that Birkot Ha'Torah is not required before thinking about Torah. It thus appears that the Bet Yosef retracted his opinion, and concluded that one does not, in fact, need to recite Birkot Ha'Torah before writing Torah. The question then becomes, what was Rav Yosef Karo's final ruling? In the Bet Yosef, he seems to have concluded that writing Torah does not require Birkot Ha'Torah, but in the Shulhan Aruch, he wrote that it does. The Poskim dispute the question of whether the Rav Yosef Karo wrote the Shulhan Aruch before or after he wrote his emendations to the Bet Yosef. Therefore, it is unclear which ruling reflects his final position – his ruling in Bedek Ha'bayit, or his ruling in the Shulhan Aruch. If we follow the Shulhan Aruch's ruling, which distinguishes between thinking about Torah and writing Torah, what's the rationale behind this distinction? Why would thinking about Torah not require Birkot Ha'Torah, but writing Torah would? Later commentators offered several explanations. One approach is that the obligation of Torah study is inherently linked to the obligation to teach Torah. Therefore, Birkot Ha'Torah – the blessing over the Misva to learn Torah – is recited only upon a kind of learning which could also facilitate the teaching of Torah. As Torah can be taught through speech and through the written word, these two forms of Torah learning require Birkot Ha'Torah, whereas silently thinking about Torah, which of course is not a way in which Torah can be disseminated, does not. Others explain that one must learn Torah with the goal of remembering the material. Therefore, the Beracha is recited only when one speaks or writes Torah, as one is more likely to remember material which he verbalizes or writes than material which he simply thinks in his mind. The Lebush (Rav Mordechai Yoffe, 1530-1612) answers, very simply, that writing, as opposed to thinking, is an action, and a Beracha is recited only before a Misva act. Finally, the Hayeh Adam (Rav Abraham Danzig, Vilna, 1748-1820) explains that people often tend to say the words as they write, and therefore Halacha requires reciting Birkot Ha'Torah before writing, given the likelihood that he will end up speaking words of Torah. As for the final Halacha, the Mishna Berura cites several Poskim who rule that due to the uncertainty surrounding this question, one who wishes to write Torah must first recite Birkot Ha'Torah and then recite verses from the Torah before proceeding to write. This is the ruling of Hacham Ovadia Yosef, as well. Verbally reading verses before writing satisfies all opinions and thus avoids this Halachic uncertainty. (Rabbi Yisrael Bitan notes that in one work, Hacham Ovadia is cited as ruling that a person in this situation must recite Birkot Ha'Torah and should then "preferably" recite verses before writing – indicating that this is a preference, but not a requirement. However, Rabbi Bitan shows that this is an inaccurate representation of Hacham Ovadia's position, as in truth he maintained that one must first verbally read verses in order to satisfy all opinions.) This Halacha applies also to a Sofer who wishes to do some work – writing a Sefer Torah, Tefillin or Mezuza – in the morning. Some Poskim maintained that since a Sofer merely copies the Torah text, and is not actually learning Torah, Birkot Ha'Torah is not required before such work. However, due to the different opinions that exist, a Sofer should ensure to recite Birkot Ha'Torah and then verbally read verses before writing. This applies also to somebody who is typing Torah material from a handwritten text, without any intention to learn as he types. Although one could argue that this does not qualify as Torah learning, nevertheless, given the uncertainty, the typist should first recite Birkot Ha'Torah, verbally read some verses, and then proceed to the typing. Summary: One who wishes to write Torah insights, commentaries, etc. in the morning should first recite Birkot Ha'Torah and then verbally read some Torah text before writing, in order to satisfy all opinions. This applies also to a Sofer – he should recite Birkot Ha'Torah and then verbally read some verses before writing in the morning.

Give us this day our daily break doesn't originate within the Lord's Prayer! It begins with Moses continues on with Solomon and a person named Agur and then Jesus reminds us to pray for our daily bread. It is not just about food. Its a reminder to be depend on the God of love for all things to find balance in your life so that you can free yourself from extremism, hate and cruelty.

Businessman and author T. Harv Eker once wrote, “Financial freedom is the ability to live the lifestyle you desire without having to work or rely on anyone else for money.”It's tempting to think that financial independence is the ultimate goal of life—but what does the Bible say? God's Word points us toward a far better kind of freedom.In recent years, financial independence has become a cultural ideal. People long to be self-sufficient, debt-free, and free to pursue their passions. While these desires can be wise, they also carry a subtle danger: believing we don't need anyone—including God.The Warning of the Rich FoolThis temptation isn't new. In Luke 12, Jesus told a parable about a wealthy man who thought he had “made it”:“I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and goods. And I will say to my soul, ‘You have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, and be merry.'”But God's response was sobering:“Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?”The man's sin wasn't wealth itself—it was trusting in wealth instead of God. His independence became his idol. In contrast, Proverbs 30 records a prayer from Agur:“Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?' or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.”Agur understood the heart of stewardship: daily dependence on God. Too little can lead to desperation; too much can lead to pride. The goal isn't independence, but faithful reliance on the Lord.Three Questions to Evaluate Your GoalsAs you think about your own financial journey, consider these questions:Am I placing my trust in money? Retirement savings and emergency funds are wise, but security must come from God, not a balance sheet.Am I trying to eliminate work entirely? Work is part of God's good design. Even in retirement, we're called to meaningful contribution.Am I paying off debt just for myself? Debt-free living is good, but its ultimate purpose is to gain the freedom to serve, give, and advance God's Kingdom.So, is financial independence biblical? It depends.If independence means replacing God with money, then no.If independence means freedom for generosity, stewardship, and dependence on God, then yes—it reflects something greater than wealth: a life rich toward God.Scripture reminds us that “He richly provides us with everything to enjoy” (1 Timothy 6:17) and that “every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). But those gifts were never meant to replace the Giver.A Resource for Going DeeperIf you'd like to explore this more, check out our 4-Week study, Rich Toward God. This study walks through Jesus' Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12, helping you discover what truly drives your financial decisions and how to align your resources with God's Kingdom purposes.You can get your copy—or place a bulk order for your church or small group—by visiting FaithFi.com and clicking the Shop tab.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I've had multiple jobs with 401(k) benefits over the years, but I've struggled to stay organized with my finances. How can I get a handle on everything, and would it be wise to work with a financial advisor?My 16-year-old daughter received a $200,000 settlement after being hit by a car. Once she turns 18, she'll gain full access to the money, and I'm very concerned she'll misuse it. What options do I have to protect her from receiving it all at once?I have an adult son with autism who is on the Florida Med Waiver, which limits him to $2,000 in his checking account. I'm worried about how he'll be provided for in the future. Is there a way to set aside money for his care without affecting his benefits?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Open Hands FinanceABLE National Resource CenterUnderstanding ABLE Accounts With Matt Syverson (Faith and Finance Episode)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs™. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.

1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 "Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have a man's understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know? 5 "Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. 7 "Two things I have asked of you. Don't deny me before I die. 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. 10 "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. 11 There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men. 15 "The leech has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, 'Enough!': 16 Sheol,* the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough!' 17 "The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. 18 "There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. 20 "So is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.' 21 "For three things the earth trembles, and under four, it can't bear up: 22 For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food, 23 for an unloved woman when she is married, and a servant who is heir to her mistress. 24 "There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: 25 The ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer. 26 The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. 27 The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks. 28 You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. 29 "There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going: 30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; 31 the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up. 32 "If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife." Listen Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast

Wednesday 08-27-2025. Verse-by-Verse through Proverbs.

     The Lord directs us to obedience and tests us by providing opportunities to follow His Word, whether through His commands, His provisions, or the circumstances He ordains (Ex 16:4; Deut 8:2; 13:3; Judg 2:21-22; 3:4; John 6:5-6; Heb 11:17; Rev 2:10). In Scripture, testing is consistently purposeful, designed to reveal the true condition of our hearts, whether we will love and obey Him above all else (Deut 8:2; 13:3). Like a refiner's fire, divine testing burns away weakness and exposes sin so that our faith may be strengthened and our character purified (Psa 66:10; Prov 17:3).      Testing, however, is not confined to adversity but also arises through prosperity. Israel was warned that when they entered the land and experienced abundance, they must not forget the Lord (Deut 8:11-16). Agur likewise prayed for moderation, recognizing that riches could lead to denial of God (Prov 30:8-9). Paul issued a similar caution, warning that “those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap” (1 Tim 6:9). In this sense, blessings themselves are tests, exposing whether our hearts will remain humble in gratitude to God or whether abundance will foster pride and forgetfulness.      Through both trial and blessing, the Lord works to produce endurance, humility, and godliness in us, shaping us to walk faithfully and bear fruit to His glory (Ex 16:4; Jam 1:2-4). Divine testing is God's means of refining us so that our faith may grow strong (Rom 4:19-21), our character be strengthened, and our lives conformed to His will. As growing Christians, we should strive to be obedient-to-the-Word believers who are daily learning and living His Word (1 Pet 2:2; Jam 1:22). Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.

8/10/2025:  Rev. Paul Bang   1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction,     to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,     in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple,     knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning,     and the one who understands obtain guidance, 6 to understand a proverb and a saying,     the words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;     fools despise wisdom and instruction.   30 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.[a] The man declares, I am weary, O God;     I am weary, O God, and worn out.[b] 2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man.     I have not the understanding of a man. 3 I have not learned wisdom,     nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down?     Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment?     Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name?     Surely you know!

Sermon from Aaron Anderson on August 3, 2025

Who is Agur? Why does this proverb feel different? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Mandy Bagdanov, talk about Proverbs 31 and the themes we see for Christian living in this passage. Listen to Mandy's last episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-213-psalm-127/id1600151923?i=1000674843869

"Duas coisas te pedi; não mas negues, antes que morra:Afasta de mim a vaidade e a palavra mentirosa; não me dês nem a pobreza nem a riqueza; mantém-me do pão da minha porção de costume; Para que, porventura, estando farto não Te negue, e venha a dizer: Quem é o Senhor? Ou que, empobrecendo, não venha a furtar, e tome o Nome de Deus em vão." Provérbios 30:7-9