7 The one who corrects a mockerwill bring abuse on himself;the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.[a]8 Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;rebuke the wise, and he will love you.9 Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still;teach the righteous, and he will learn more. (Proverbs...
When is Enough, Enough
19 Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’ 20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’ (Luke 12:19-20 CSB) It is...
Trusting not Troubled
1 “Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe[a] in God; believe also in me. (John 14:1 CSB) Where do you put your trust? No, really, where? Is it in your own hand? Is it in your wealth? Your security? Your connections and relationships? All of these are fleeting. Only God is constant. But...
Looking Back
61 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me go and say good-bye to those at my house.” 62 But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:61-62 CSB) How much looking back...
Walk a Mile
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. (Romans 12:17 CSB) There is a lot of stress out there. This stress is leading to anger where people can find no common ground. We do not seek to do what is honorable, we...