Proverbs 26 June 26, 2012
Memory Verse: Proverbs 26:20”Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out; so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”
Continuing the instructions for leaders, the proverbs tell us to keep our attention properly focused and not to be caught up in foolish, lazy act:
1) Prayerfully consider the source of recommendations
2) Stay true to His ideals; no fear from outside
3) Easy to lead or be led astray – focus on Him
4) Consider your reactions; probably fruitless
5) Be direct in response and clear in actions
6) Gossip can easily turn against one
7) Be careful whose words you trust
8) Be thoughtful of the position you put people into
9) Consider the results of your actions beforehand
10) Be careful who/why helps due to your reputation
11) Be mindful; often the same mistakes are repeated
12) Don’t trust braggarts; they typically will not work
13) Be careful; it is easy to let rear keep you from action
14) It is easy to repeat lazy acts if given the chance
15) Lazy people have many suggestions but little follow-up
16) Use care with dreamers; they concentrate on themselves
17) Don’t interfere if not called upon to help
18) Shrugging off deceit is like walking away from a smoldering fire
19) No gossip, no quarrel; no motivation, no argument
20) Quarrelsome person like kerosene on a fire –spreads quickly
21) Paying attention to gossip creates strife;--disregard it
22) Smooth talk is like glaze over broken ceramics; covers the crack only a while
23) Don’t be taken in by smooth talking enemies; enemies actions will expose them
24) Malice will backfire; spite will boomerang
25) Liars hate their victims; flatterers sabotage trust
Today’s witness to leaders centers on trust. Always be aware of the motivation behind someone lying, deceiving, misrepresenting, or actions causing these traits. Often the person is confused or misinformed and should be treated differently from the deceitful. The good leader must evaluate before responding to anyone/anything.
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