Day 217 - Proverbs Thursday (chapter 14-15)
“Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.” (Proverbs 14:29 ESV)
What practical wisdom - wisdom you and I can begin using this very day!
We find this same advice in some other places too showing up in the form of “count to ten before you respond.” Sometimes it might be necessary to count to 100!
If you are not slow to anger, the Bible calls it folly or foolishness. Anyone want to show others how foolish you are?
And what do you do when anger is directed at you? “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1)
And what is our motivation to live slowly and softly? “He (Jesus) died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.” (2 Corinthians 5:15)
Lord, please forgive me for the times I have foolishly been quick to get angry and shared harsh words fueling anger. Help me to live for my Savior slowly and softly. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
The following link is to the 52 Week Bible Reading Plan upon which these devotions are based. http://www.bible-reading.com/bible-plan.pdf
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