Few tests reveal the depth of wisdom like the way we handle conflict. Proverbs 17 reminds us that words, once unleashed, can wound deeply and divide quickly, yet silence and patience can heal what pride would destroy. The wise learn the power of restraint, choosing to listen before speaking, to forgive before fighting, and to make peace before tempers flare. Just as a breached dam unleashes uncontrollable waters, so an unguarded tongue releases chaos, God calls His people to a higher path—to seek reconciliation instead of retaliation, to build bridges instead of walls, and to let humility, not anger, have the final word.
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Few tests reveal the depth of wisdom like the way we handle conflict. Proverbs 17 reminds us that words, once unleashed, can wound deeply and divide quickly, yet silence and patience can heal what pride would destroy. The wise learn the power of restraint, choosing to listen before speaking, to forgive before fighting, and to make peace before tempers flare. Just as a breached dam unleashes uncontrollable waters, so an unguarded tongue releases chaos, God calls His people to a higher path—to seek reconciliation instead of retaliation, to build bridges instead of walls, and to let humility, not anger, have the final word.
The King’s Role and God’s Justice - Proverbs 16:10–15
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The King’s Role and God’s Justice - Proverbs 16:10–15
Proverbs 16:10-15 highlights the vital connection between leadership and God’s justice, reminding us that all authority ultimately comes from the Lord. These verses emphasize the weight of responsibility carried by rulers and the expectation that their decisions reflect truth, righteousness, and fairness. A wise and just leader brings stability, blessing, and life to those they govern, while corruption and folly bring harm and destruction. This passage reminds us that God holds leaders accountable for their actions, and it challenges us to pray for those in authority while also striving to lead with integrity in the areas of influence God has entrusted to us.
TBC Glassboro Sermons and More
Few tests reveal the depth of wisdom like the way we handle conflict. Proverbs 17 reminds us that words, once unleashed, can wound deeply and divide quickly, yet silence and patience can heal what pride would destroy. The wise learn the power of restraint, choosing to listen before speaking, to forgive before fighting, and to make peace before tempers flare. Just as a breached dam unleashes uncontrollable waters, so an unguarded tongue releases chaos, God calls His people to a higher path—to seek reconciliation instead of retaliation, to build bridges instead of walls, and to let humility, not anger, have the final word.
