Date: August 13, 2026. Lesson 159-2026. Title: Surety's Folly and the Curse of Loud Praise

August 13, 2026

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Two Kinds of Foolish Generosity

The lesson opens with Proverbs 27:13–14, two verses that at first glance seem unrelated—one about co-signing loans, the other about loud morning greetings. But Dr. Raymond Burkhaart, teaching with Rick Wiles on Morning Manna, draws out a single thread: good intentions, without wisdom governing their execution, can produce ruin in one case and relational damage in the other. Burkhaart, who has studied the Bible for 47 years, says he saw things in these verses he had never seen before.

The Surety Trap

Verse 13 warns against becoming a surety—a guarantor—for a stranger, and intensifies the warning by adding "for a strange woman." The Hebrew word for surety means collateral, and Burkhaart makes a sharp observation: "When you co-sign a loan for somebody, you become the collateral." Not your house, not your car—you personally become the asset the lender is counting on.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Opening & Introduction** - Rick Wiles opens with a call to spiritual hunger, then introduces today's lesson from Proverbs 27:13-14 on "Surety's Folly and the Curse of Loud Praise."
2 (03:30) **The Common Theme of Both Verses** - Dr. Burkhart frames the two proverbs as "proverbs of misjudged social conduct" where well-intentioned actions produce foolish results.
3 (08:23) **Verse 13: Surety for a Stranger (King James)** - Rick explains the Hebrew concept of surety (collateral), where you become the collateral for another person's loan.
4 (13:22) **The "Strange Woman" Intensifies the Folly** - The verse adds "take a pledge of him for a strange woman," which doubles the danger.
5 (16:30) **The Severity of "Take His Garment"** - In ancient times, taking a garment was equivalent to taking someone's house today.
6 (19:13) **Theological Application: Financial Prudence as Wisdom** - This is not just good business advice but an extension of spiritual character.
7 (22:58) **Rick's Personal Policy on Cosigning** - Rick shares how he handles requests from family/friends to cosign loans.

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Guests on this episode

Rick Wiles

Show Notes

In today’s Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart examine Proverbs 27:13–14 and two very different mistakes with the same underlying problem: good intentions operating without wisdom. Solomon warns against reckless financial entanglements and then shows how even a sincere blessing can become a curse when delivered at the wrong time and in the wrong manner. This lesson draws a crucial distinction between generosity and recklessness, sincerity and discernment, reminding believers that biblical wisdom considers more than our motives. Genuine love requires us to consider the consequences of our decisions and how our words and actions will actually affect the people receiving them. Lesson 159-2026 Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting MannaNation.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961 MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It’s the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com