THE 9th of OCTOBER
SHOULD WE OVERLOOK THE TRANSGRESSIONS OF OTHERS?
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression. – Proverbs 19:11
If we have integrity, good sense and discretion, we can keep our calm and be slow to anger. Anger is usually the fruit of “having to have it our way” and we may lose temper when people do it their way. The less selfish we are, the more tolerant we can be with the errors of those around us which in turn helps us to keep our calm and peace.
It is an honor to overlook offenses and the unintentional wrongs others do to us. It is so much easier to be tolerant and forgive other people’s mistakes, when we realize that we might do the same or even worse if we were in their place. But whenever people hurt us intentionally and plan things against us, we better pray for God’s wisdom about how to protect ourselves without sinning. Vengeance belongs to God and we are urged not to seek it or allow resentments to build up. We can continue to obey God and love people, even when it is for our best to avoid their presence and stop allowing them to walk all over us.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Heavenly Father, please help me never forget that vengeance is Yours and You reward people’s works, good or bad. Please help me to have integrity and to control my emotions and not allow anger to control me. Please help me to be more tolerant with other people’s mistakes, knowing that I do not always act perfect towards others either. Help me not to get offended, but to show them love and mercy. When people intentionally hurt me, please show me what my next step should be towards them and help me to follow Your advice. Thank You Lord for everything. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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