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May 28, 2009

Avoid Enablement

Avoid Enablement… A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.” Proverbs 19:19 It is hard to watch someone fail; however this may be what it takes for them to succeed. When we intervene prematurely into the middle of a friend or family problem, we can [...]

May 27, 2009

Kind To The Poor

Kind To The Poor… “He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward him for what he has done.” Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor lends to the Lord. What does it mean to lend to the Lord? Charity is placed on the Almighty’s account on behalf of the [...]

May 20, 2009

Overcoming An Offense

Overcoming An Offense… “An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.” Proverbs 18:19 What happens when you offend another? How do you deal with the awkwardness? You probably feel embarrassed, and regret saying or doing something that has weakened even severed the relationship. [...]

May 14, 2009

Unfriendly Faith

Unfriendly Faith… “An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.” Proverbs 18:1 Why are some people unfriendly? Are they just shy, or is there selfish intent? If I am fearful of being embarrassed because of my words, the focus is all on myself and not on Christ and others. There is a [...]

April 30, 2009

Messy Arguments

Messy Arguments… “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” Proverbs 17:14 Messy arguments are the result of fighting in the flesh. It is relational suicide and can cause wounds that won’t easily be forgotten. Anger is the primary driver behind messy arguments. Hard feelings are [...]

April 27, 2009

Gossip Separates

Gossip Separates… “A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.” Proverbs 16:28 A gossiper is a friend of the insecure and the unstable. It is easy for them to go there because it is comfortable and tantalizing. Gossiping makes the insecure feel superior. People with too much time on their hands [...]

April 6, 2009

A Gentle Answer

A Gentle Answer… “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer is not easy to come by in stressful situations. Financial pressures tend to push buttons that arouse my flesh, and in my own strength I say things I later regret. It is hard to [...]

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