The News of 4-29-15

News of the Day seen from the Proverbs of the Day

Baltimore mom smacks son for throwing rocks at police is the headline.

“The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.” (Proverbs 29:15 ESV)

The Clinton Foundation reportedly failed to disclose identities of 1,100 donors is the headline.

“He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.” (Proverbs 29:1 ESV)  “By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.” (Proverbs 29:4 ESV)

Baltimore Relatively Quiet Overnight is the headline.

“Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.” (Proverbs 29:8 ESV)

IRS watchdog recovers thousands of missing Lois Lerner emails is the headline.

“If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.” (Proverbs 29:12 ESV)  “When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.” (Proverbs 29:16 ESV)

From the Back Porch,

Bob Rice