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About Shawn Thomas

My blog, shawnethomas.com, features the text of my sermons, book reviews, family life experiences -- as well as a brief overview of the Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson for Southern Baptist Sunday School teachers.

With The Humble Is Wisdom

Posted on 2015/03/23 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 11:2 says: “When pride comes, then comes dishonor, but with the humble is wisdom.” Why would humility help lead you to wisdom? 

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Integrity Is Always Big

Posted on 2015/03/20 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 11:1 proclaims: “A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but a just weight is His delight.” This verse reminds us that God is concerned with more than just our “religious” life. He wants us to be honest in … Continue reading →

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Which Kind of Person Are YOU?

Posted on 2015/03/19 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 9:7-8 warns us: “He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself … do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, reprove a wise man, and he will love you.” These verses teach us that there is … Continue reading →

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Repentance & Faith

Posted on 2015/03/18 by Shawn Thomas

In Proverbs 9:6 we find the two indispensable elements of conversion and holiness. These basic ingredients have not changed since Old Testament times: “Forsake your folly and live; and proceed in the way of understanding.” Here we find these two … Continue reading →

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Are You Willing To Watch & Wait?

Posted on 2015/03/17 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 8:34 promises a great blessing, but it is also very specific regarding the conditions for that blessing: “Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.” God promises blessing for the … Continue reading →

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What God Is Testing In You

Posted on 2015/03/16 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 26:2 David prays, “Examine me, O LORD, and try me; test my mind and my heart.” In this prayer He asks God to search his inward life. The word “mind” here is actually “kidneys” in Hebrew, a cultural … Continue reading →

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A Reflection of God

Posted on 2015/03/13 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 8:6-8 describes the words which Wisdom utters: “Listen, for I will speak noble things; and the opening of my lips will reveal right things. For my mouth will utter truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the … Continue reading →

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“A little” can add up to a lot!

Posted on 2015/03/12 by Shawn Thomas

A famous saying in Proverbs 6:10-11 warns us that what we think of as a “little” thing, multiplied many times over, can actually add up to more than we think. The verses read: “A little sleep, a little slumber, a … Continue reading →

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Consider The Ant

Posted on 2015/03/11 by Shawn Thomas

A little creature can give us a big lesson! Proverbs 6:6 admonishes: “Go to the ant, O sluggard, observe her ways and be wise.” Here we are reminded that God has much to teach us from observing His creation. What … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Attitude?

Posted on 2015/03/10 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 4 contains several admonitions for us to listen to God’s wisdom: — :1 “Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father …” — :10 “Hear, my son, and accept my sayings …” — :20 “My son, give attention to … Continue reading →

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