Proverbs 11
Great chapter highlighting the differences between the righteous and the wicked. After reading of the terrible consequences for wickedness, who would want to be "wicked?!?" Nevertheless, we forget the words and the consequences (verse 8: "The righteous is delivered from trouble, but the wicked takes his place.") This is a chapter we could read everyday and chew on the consequences of each sin. By chewing on it, we will be able to see more objectively when choosing between righteousness and wickedness in "real life."
"With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered." - verse 9. Solomon begins to hammer away at the damage our tongue can do. It is so easy for us to "destroy" our neighbor, even unintentionally. A little gossip, a little frustrated word said in anger and there we go again, down that same road. Verse 12 is very revealing: "He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent." We all have problems with our neighbors, or coworkers, or supervisors, or someone. The question is, "how will we choose to handle that conflict?" Everyone gets frustrated or has a little conflict with at least someone on the planet. The man of understand keeps silent and doesn't share it or speak. The fool, however, despises his neighbor and publicize it to the world.
Lord, give us the wisdom to see clearly the path of your righteousness and give us the courage to choose wisdom in all things.
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2 comments:
pr.11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
God is so opposed to pride. It is opposite of our Lord and how he showed us his heart of humility ( see Phil 2:5-11). He made himself NOTHING! The creator of the universe and of us washed feet, touched lepers, allowed himself to be spit upon, flogged, and killed so that he could demonstrate his love and how important humility is. Lord, help me to see others with spiritual eyes and not seek my own ways and rights. Crush the pride within me that wars against my soul and You. I go back to yesterdays thought- Help me to learn to truly love as you do, and have the humility to expect nothing except to walk with you. I am amazed at who you are and the complete depth of your love. I have nothing to offer your but sorrow over my sin, and a whole-hearted desire to have more of you. Make my heart a pleasing offering to you.
It's hard to be righteous all the time. Especially if the wicked is standing next to you receiving accolades from those you respect. Proverbs 11 is a good verse to calm the heart and silence the tongue.
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