Plea

A Plea for Wisdom

The plea for wisdom continues in this section. In fact, wisdom appears as a female and cries out in the streets (vv. 20-21). She calls out to the crowds at the gates of the fortified cities (v. 21). She addresses the simple minded, the scorners and the fools (v. 22). Wisdom cannot bear the sight of …

Plea For Forgiveness

Paul makes a strong plea for Philemon to forgive Onesimus for running away and stealing from him and to welcome him back (vv. 8-9). Paul’s mentions that he is aged and also a prisoner was probably made to gain Philemon’s approval. Paul must have been nearly sixty years …

IllustrationThe Stupidity of Stealing From Your Neighbor

I once heard of a married couple in South Carolina who had an earned master’s degree in criminology. They stole $15,000 worth of goods (including $2,500 worth of jewelry from their neighbor. No one suspected them until one day they decided to have a yard sale right next doo …

IllustrationMother Asked Boys to Forgive Each Other

Two little brothers, Harry and James, had finished supper and were playing until bedtime. Somehow, Harry hit James with a stick, and tears and bitter words followed. Charges and accusations were still being exchanged as their mother prepared them for bed. She said, “Now boys …