Birds of the Feather
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:17
There are some people I just don't enjoy being around. While I am normally a patient man, there are some behaviors that I just don't tolerate. Coincidentally, Solomon put both of them in the same verse. Perhaps, birds of the feather, stick together! Clearly, the two behaviors listed above, short-fused anger and wicked behavior, are not something you would list on your resume. No one enjoys being around someone that unexpectedly explodes over the simplest of issues or someone that is always scheming against others. They are not pleasant and not someone we normally want to confide in.
If we abhor such behavior, how much more so does God. For not only does he see the outward manifestation, but He sees the heart as well. Luckily, people's hearts aren't transparent or we might be shocked by what we see!
We are sometimes judged by others by whom we associate. The old saying of "birds of the feather" has merit. How are those who hang out with us judged based upon our behavior? Do we bring them up or bring them down? Not only should we be uplifting their image, but more importantly we should be uplifting them spiritually. Have you carefully considered what type of friend you are?
Let God strengthen your behavior. Not only for your benefit but for the rest of the flock you associate with!
Proverbs 14:17
There are some people I just don't enjoy being around. While I am normally a patient man, there are some behaviors that I just don't tolerate. Coincidentally, Solomon put both of them in the same verse. Perhaps, birds of the feather, stick together! Clearly, the two behaviors listed above, short-fused anger and wicked behavior, are not something you would list on your resume. No one enjoys being around someone that unexpectedly explodes over the simplest of issues or someone that is always scheming against others. They are not pleasant and not someone we normally want to confide in.
If we abhor such behavior, how much more so does God. For not only does he see the outward manifestation, but He sees the heart as well. Luckily, people's hearts aren't transparent or we might be shocked by what we see!
We are sometimes judged by others by whom we associate. The old saying of "birds of the feather" has merit. How are those who hang out with us judged based upon our behavior? Do we bring them up or bring them down? Not only should we be uplifting their image, but more importantly we should be uplifting them spiritually. Have you carefully considered what type of friend you are?
Let God strengthen your behavior. Not only for your benefit but for the rest of the flock you associate with!
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