Proverbs 29

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 VERSES TO MEMORIZE THIS WEEK: 

 

Proverbs 28:1 (NKJV)
The wicked flee when no one pursues,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.

 

Proverbs 30:5-6 (NIV)

Every word of God is flawless;
    he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
 Do not add to his words,
    or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

 



Something that my favorite Pastor always says (no, its not Joel Osteen) is that we need to have elephant skin. We absolutely cannot carry our feelings on our shoulders. I, myself, am very guilty of this. I have gotten a lot better over the years, but it is a struggle.

How many times when you're mad, upset, or angry with someone have you wanted to come at them with a vengeance? You know what I mean! You've practiced the chewing you're about to give them while the phone is ringing...or driving to their house..or while they're on their way home from work. We've all been there. Has it ever really made you feel any better? Maybe for a minute. But what good does it do?

I'm sure if you've been reading along throughout this month you have noticed how badly the fool is talked about. It ain't good!

"A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back."

Proverbs 29:11

"An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression."

Proverbs 29:22

If we are to truly grow and love one another the way we are commanded to we absolutely have to have this "elephant skin". I don't want to be a fool, nor do I want to be a transgressor. The enemy wants so badly to take our peace and destroy our friendships.

"He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered."

Proverbs 28:26

We cant afford to act on our emotions!! If we lean on Jesus and go to Him with our problems with one another first He can give us the peace and guidance to do what needs to be done. He is our ultimate best friend!!

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  JESSIE COWART is the wife of three years to Charles, and Stay-at-Home Mom to her 11 month old daughter, Allison (a.k.a. Puddin' or Squinky)!  Their family attends Freedom Fellowship in Silsbee, Texas, where both Charles and Jessie serve on the praise team, and Jessie teaches Girls' Classes.  A fun fact about Jessie is that she makes THE BEST Pumpkin Muffins/Bread EVER!  (You're welcome!)