Tag Archives: way of righteousness

Reading:

Proverbs 15:1-4; 26:17-28

Is controlling my tongue enough? No, but it certainly marks important progress. Of course it is possible to control (at least for the moment) the tongue but still have evil thoughts an attitudes. However, reining in the tongue though the heart is contaminated with anger begins to address that inner problem. You see, choosing calm, gentle words has a wonderful effect on hearts. Sometime when you’re angry or disturbed, try a soft answer. I have tried this approach, and it works!

“A soft answer turneth awath wrath: but grievous words stir up anger” (Proverbs 15:1).

When I am angry, do I lash out with words or do I choose a soft answer instead?

“The eyes of the LORD are in every place” (Proverbs 15:3) — Is that a comfort or a threat to me?

How readily (and how frequently) do I verbally highlight another’s good?

What happens to relationships when I show up?

When my words enter another, what effect do they have within him?

[The Scriptures say in Proverbs 15:4 -- A wholesome tongue is a tree of life]
from Proverbs 15:4

Reading:

Proverbs 11:24-28

“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch” (Proverbs 11:28).

I’m sure this verse promises the righteous more than financial flourishing.

(Maybe it doesn’t even promise financial flourishing at all!)

But reading that verse in the context of the preceding four and in the context of my lack of financial fitness…. Well, it provoked this question:

How have I been unrighteous in my financial and economic dealings with others?

I thought of one thing right away.

I must take care of the matter promptly.

Not for finances’ sake.

For righteousness’ sake.

[The Scriptures say in Proverbs 11:25 -- He that watereth shall be watered also himself]
from Proverbs 11:25