Words of Wisdom: A New Collection of African Proverbs
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Words of Wisdom is a new collection of African proverbs - right from elder's mouth and wisdom.Many biblical proverbs have parallels in ancient Greece. “A soft answer turneth away wrath” was known to Aeschylus as well as to Solomon, and “Physician, heal thyself” (Luke 4:23) was also known to the Greeks.
“Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten,” an Igbo proverb says. The art of conversation and argument depends, in fact, on their use. By them the speaker shows his learning.
Wisdom tips from Proverb 30:25-28 we can learn these wisdom tips.
- The Ants being slow teaches us the wisdom of early preparation
- The Conies being feeble teaches us the wisdom of protective positioning in the rock
- The Locust being strong in flight teaches us the wisdom of using our strength when we have it (strong propelling movement)
- The Spider rich in treads teaches us the wisdom of continuous productions (builds her web (home), defensive productions)
Proverb is defined as a one sentence utterance that holds the conventional wisdom of the ages. Imagery or images, symbolism or symbols, paintings or pictures, objects, words of wisdom, wise sayings, bible verses or knowledge of the grey hair and understanding of the elders spice up our lives with deep thoughts and powerful reasoning. They decorate our thoughts with glossy, golden foils and varieties
Ikechukwu Joseph
Ikechukwu Joseph, a notable song writer, poet and author of best-selling Unlocking Closed Doors and Bible Faith Nuggets of his Internet Ministry, is the president of the Living Way Global Outreach Ministries and the director of the Living Way productions. He trained as a Science Educator, biologist, System Engineer, website developer. He is a graduate of University of Ibadan (M. Ed), University of Port Harcourt (B. SC) and a duly accredited ordained Minister with Evangelistic Messengers Association International, Tennessee, USA. Joseph is a man with interdisciplinary broad based knowledge and a much sort after public speaker, lecturer and trainer whose books, write-ups, publications are used by various schools, churches and organizations locally and abroad. Pastor Joseph has served God under different organizations like The Scripture Union, Four Square Gospel Church, NIFES, FCS, Grace of God Mission, and Believers Gospel Mission before God led him into the Harvest field.
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