NOVEMBER 3 - Fire or Fuel?
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:3–4; Deuteronomy 5
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“A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both. Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” — Proverbs 27:3–4
“You shall have no other gods before me.” — Deuteronomy 5:7
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments.” — Deuteronomy 5:9b–10
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We all know what it’s like to feel mad. Maybe someone betrayed you. Maybe your sibling got away with something—again. Anger flares up fast, and if we’re not careful, it can take control. But Proverbs 27:4 says anger is overwhelming and jealousy is even more dangerous. That’s wild to think about—God’s Word warns us that jealousy can be more destructive than rage.
Then in Deuteronomy 5, we’re reminded of the Ten Commandments, where God calls us to love Him first, above all else. The truth is, when we let anger or envy take the lead in our hearts, we start pushing God out of first place. And that never ends well.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. What’s weighing you down? Are there grudges, comparisons, or jealous thoughts you’ve been carrying? God wants to help you lay those down.
2. Who or what comes first in your life? The first commandment in Deuteronomy 5 says to put no other gods before Him. Sometimes, emotions like anger or envy become "gods" when we let them control us.
3. God’s faithfulness is fuel: Even when we fall short, God stays true. His love and faithfulness can help us choose peace, forgiveness, and contentment over jealousy and rage.
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BOTTOM LINE
Anger and jealousy can feel powerful, but they’re not meant to control you. God wants your heart—and when you put Him first, everything else finds its place.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me even when I get overwhelmed with emotions. Help me recognize when anger or jealousy is creeping in and give me the strength to choose peace and trust in You. I want You to be first in my heart, always. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.