Wisdom’s Journey: Proverbs 25:7b-8

Terri GillespieWisdom’s Journey Through Proverbs

Today’s Blog: Do we make wrong assumptions?

TODAY’S PROVERB: What your eyes have seen, do not bring hastily to court, or what will you do afterward, when your neighbor puts you to shame? Proverbs 25:7b-8, TLV

One of the most embarrassing and sometimes humiliating things we can do is to make a public assumption that is incorrect or wrong. I have been guilty of such a feat of stupidity and I’ve been the victim of such an accusation. Neither feels real good.

An assumption happens when we’re reactive. We see or hear something and react based on what we think is a person’s motive or intent. Then we carry that assumption into what we perceive as fact.

Assumptions weaken our discernment muscle, because assumptions are not discernment. If we actively assume and realize we’ve made a mistake in that assumption, then it’s probably time to address this with the Holy Spirit.

Once that assumption goes public and then publicly disproved, how is that any different than gossip? Or worse, lying?

If we see or hear something that disturbs us, but we have no proof of motive or action, we can either react or ignore it. Or, we can ask our Heavenly Father for His:

  • wisdom,
  • knowledge,
  • discernment, and
  • understanding. Then,
  • seek out counsel and confirmation whether this information is for prayer only, or if further action is necessary.

As someone who has been a perpetrator and victim, this is wise indeed.

May we trust our Father and not our assumptions, my friends.

Proverbs 25:7b-8 Tree of Life Version – TLV, #tlvbible, #tlvproverbs

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