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He That Loveth Pleasure Shall Be a Poor Man (1)

Aaron Cleveland·1999-09-01
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We can picture this man referred to in Proverbs 21:17. He spends nearly every penny he has in the pursuit of pleasure. He lives far beyond his means. He cashes his paycheck on Friday and by Monday it is spent with little or no money left for the necessities of the week. His house is falling apart in disrepair. His car barely starts in the morning as he hurries off to work. He does not seem to care that his personal appearance is slovenly and that he lives a disorganized lifestyle. Money is not...

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Author
Aaron Cleveland
Date

1999-09-01

Source
Beacon Lights
Scripture References
Proverbs 21:17
II Timothy
II Timothy 3:1II Timothy 3
I John 2:15-17
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