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 Quiet Strength of Peace and Contentment - Proverbs 17:1-6
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The Quiet Strength of Peace and Contentment - Proverbs 17:1-6
Peace is one of life’s most underrated treasures. Proverbs 17:1-6 opens with the vivid contrast between a dry morsel in peace and a banquet filled with strife. The wisdom here reminds us that joy is not found in abundance, but in the quiet strength of contentment. A heart at rest before God turns even the simplest meal into a feast of gratitude, while a heart consumed by pride or conflict can turn plenty into poison. True peace does not come from possessions, but from a right relationship with God and others. It is the calm confidence that God’s presence is better than any prosperity, and His favor more satisfying than the most decadent feast.
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.
