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.
Every generation faces moments when fear threatens faith. For King Ahaz of Judah, such a moment arrived as Israel and Aram's armies neared Jerusalem, gripping the court with panic. Instead of trusting God, Ahaz relied on alliances and strategy. Despite this, God did not abandon him. Through Isaiah, God offered a sign to confirm His promise, aiming to steady Ahaz, not strengthen Himself. Ahaz’s refusal to ask for a sign showed unbelief disguised as piety, revealing a hardened heart against God.
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.
