Bartering for Eternity
Proverbs 23:23
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.


Some of the characteristics of a wise spiritual merchant.

1. He will not neglect to take an account of stock.

2. He will be on his guard against burglars.

3. He will watch the state of the markets.

4. He will be careful to get a profit out of everything that passes through his hands.

5. He will not take any unnecessary risks.

(T. De Witt Talmage, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

WEB: Buy the truth, and don't sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.




A Domestic Homily on Buying the Truth
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