Are you continually “dripping?”
TODAY’S PROVERB: Continual dripping on a day of steady rain and a contentious wife are alike—hiding her is like hiding the wind or grasping oil with the right hand. Proverbs 27:16-16
A contentious person is someone who is relentless in pointing out others’ faults. And when they have exhausted these revelations, they can fabricate more. A contentious person carries strife and discouragement like a designer purse. They wear division like a diamond ring. Reckless words that hurt come through lips that should heal. A contentious person only sees what can be criticized. They don’t see the whole person.
A contentious person only sees what can be criticized. They don’t see the whole person.
ME
The really sad thing is, they think they are useful and serve humanity and GOD with their verbal assaults. What these poor souls don’t realize is they are the very opposite of a messenger of truth. They are, in fact, an accuser of the brethren.
My sisters, if we are even remotely close to being contentious, get on our knees and seek deliverance. If we’ve left a long line of hurt people, ask the LORD for forgiveness and discernment how to root it out of us.
Until we seek Him about these things, don’t say another word about someone else. Even if we think we’re correct. Just say nothing.
REMEMBER:
PROVERBS 17:28
Even a fool, who keeps quiet, is considered wise,
discerning, if he seals his lips.
May our hearts be open to conviction and our words to others a healing balm, my friends.
Proverbs 27:15-16, Tree of Life Bible Society, Tree of Life Version – TLV, #tlvbible, #tlvproverbs
