Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by ears. Proverbs 26:17
It is very tempting, at times, for us to meddle where we have no business. When we see people who are arguing, we sometimes feel that it is our responsibility to add our "two cents" into the conversation. And the results? Much like described above, it is similar to grabbing a dog by the ears. You are more than likely going to get bitten, you are just not sure which hand! Is it not the same in the middle of a confrontation when you stick your nose in? You will get "snapped at" but you never know which side will lash back.
Rarely is advice given during turmoil heeded. Both sides need to cool down in order to listen to reason. So why do we risk it with such dismal results? Because we think we can help. And while we know that counsel provided to calm people is beneficial, it is like casting your pearls before the swine when the individual is irrational. (Matthew 7:6)
What is our best recourse when we see strife between people we know? Prayer. Only He can perform miracles; including repairing relationships. Do you know someone suffering from personal strife? Lift them up to the Lord. For he knows their situation and can solve all of our problems. Save our pearls and keep our hands from being bitten, for he is the answer to any problems we may have!
It is very tempting, at times, for us to meddle where we have no business. When we see people who are arguing, we sometimes feel that it is our responsibility to add our "two cents" into the conversation. And the results? Much like described above, it is similar to grabbing a dog by the ears. You are more than likely going to get bitten, you are just not sure which hand! Is it not the same in the middle of a confrontation when you stick your nose in? You will get "snapped at" but you never know which side will lash back.
Rarely is advice given during turmoil heeded. Both sides need to cool down in order to listen to reason. So why do we risk it with such dismal results? Because we think we can help. And while we know that counsel provided to calm people is beneficial, it is like casting your pearls before the swine when the individual is irrational. (Matthew 7:6)
What is our best recourse when we see strife between people we know? Prayer. Only He can perform miracles; including repairing relationships. Do you know someone suffering from personal strife? Lift them up to the Lord. For he knows their situation and can solve all of our problems. Save our pearls and keep our hands from being bitten, for he is the answer to any problems we may have!
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