Proverbs 20:3 “It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.”
Man always is quick to defend himself from remarks that challenge his honor, good taste, or Christian nature. When false rumors are started, we are quick to stand up for ourselves. When our suggestions or recommendations are not met with whole-hearted acceptance, we tend to explain our position and question any other. Wisdom, as shown in Proverbs, often should just state the position and let the speaker’s reputation stand up for itself. If one meddles and tries to convince others, it often leads to resentment and hard feelings. Allow the Lord to work in hearts; present your case and leave it alone.
Lord, we love You today and choose not to be argumentative. Jesus stood up and argued in the temple for His beliefs; He will stand up and defend ours before unbelievers—often at times we will never know about. Help us, Father, to do our part and allow You to do Yours through the Holy Spirit.
In His service we live. Amen.
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