This morning I overslept and don’t have the time to read the entire chapter. That’s okay, remember it’s quality over quantity. There’s so much wealth in the first few verses. If we spend a few minutes reflecting on those, it’s better than hurrying through the whole chapter just to say that we read it.
Verse 1 reminds me that the unfriendly man is the epitome of self-destruction and selfishness. To be unfriendly toward others defies all sound judgment. When we are unfriendly we only hurt ourselves. No one wants to hire, marry, or even hang around with an unfriendly person.
In the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey points us to habit 5, which is, “seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Not only does it show value to other person, according to verse 2, it keeps us from behaving like a fool. Autobiographical listening doesn’t accomplish anything other than airing our own opinions. It doesn’t help us understand the person we are trying to help.
I hope you a great day full of God’s Wisdom!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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Verse 10 is awesome! This verse reminds me that the Lord is a place of refuge and protection. Believers, living for the Lord, can call upon the name of the Lord in times of trouble--in times of greatest temptations. He will give the righteous the way to safety.
I Corinthians 10:13
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