Date: July 14, 2026. Lesson 137-2026. Title: Cold Water, Good News, and Unshakable Integrity

July 14, 2026

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Cold Water, Good News, and Unshakable Integrity

In Proverbs 25:25–26, the biblical writers present what Dr. Raymond Burkhart calls "one of the most carefully constructed contrasting pairs" in the chapter. Verse 25 offers an image of extraordinary refreshment—cold water to a thirsty soul, good news from a far country—while verse 26 immediately follows with an image of extraordinary loss: a righteous man falling before the wicked, becoming a troubled fountain and a corrupt spring. The two verses turn on the same axis: the faithfulness or failure of the person others are counting on to deliver what they need.

The Refreshment of Good News

The opening image in verse 25 is visceral. "Cold waters to a thirsty soul" describes someone who has been working in the heat, depleted, at the point of maximum physical need. Rick Wiles notes that the Hebrew words carry sensory weight—this is not tap-water temperature but water from a mountain spring, water that refreshes in a way that mere adequacy does not. The Septuagint adds the word "pleasant," emphasizing that the experience is not just satisfying but agreeable, sweet.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:26) **Introduction and Opening Prayer** - Rick Wiles and Dr. Raymond Burkhart begin the lesson, reading Proverbs 25:25-26 from the King James and Septuagint.
2 (03:36) **Verse 25: "As Cold Waters to a Thirsty Soul"** - Rick and Dr. Burkhart unpack the sensory and spiritual weight of the first half of the proverb.
3 (09:57) **Verse 25: "So Is Good News from a Far Country"** - The teachers explain the parallel between cold water and a long-awaited, good report.
4 (16:23) **Septuagint Comparison for Verse 25** - The hosts examine the Greek Septuagint's rendering of the verse.
5 (19:44) **Verse 26: "A Righteous Man Falling Down Before the Wicked"** - The teachers pivot to the negative image, defining the specific nature of this moral failure.
6 (24:52) **Verse 26: "A Troubled Fountain and a Corrupt Spring"** - The hosts explain the devastating consequence of the righteous man's fall on his community.
7 (30:32) **The Danger of a "Reasonable" Fall** - Dr. Burkhart explains why this specific form of failure is so insidious.

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Guests on this episode

Raymond Burkhart Rick Wiles

Show Notes

In today's Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart examine Proverbs 25:25–26, where Solomon contrasts two powerful images: the refreshing joy of good news from a distant land and the tragic consequences of a righteous person compromising before the wicked. Just as cold water revives a weary soul, faithful believers are called to bring hope, encouragement, and the life-giving message of the Gospel to others. At the same time, this passage warns that when those entrusted with truth yield under pressure, they become like a polluted spring, depriving others of the clear water they desperately need. This study challenges every believer to be both a source of refreshment and a steadfast witness whose integrity remains unshaken in the face of opposition. Lesson 137-2026 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