Words to nourish, teach, and help us reflect:
“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the laps of fools.” —Ecclesiastes 7:9
“A quick-tempered man does foolish things …”—Proverbs 14:17
“Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper that one who takes a city.”—Proverbs 16:32
“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.”—Psalms 37:8
“Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace.”—Psalms 37:37
“A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.”—Proverbs 29:23
“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”—Matthew 23:12
Some will say, “Cool.” Others will say, “I don’t live by the Bible.” And, yet, others will declare, “I don’t even believe in the Bible.” Fine. I’m not here to convert you. However, regardless of your beliefs, you have to admit that these wise words are much more harmonious, not only in your life, but for the rest of the community than some of the self-centered acts we constantly see displayed.
Despite the sometimes strong tone here, I do hope this will help each of us think twice and develop the desire to respect and have patience with one another for the sake of peace, unity and safety in our communities. I am a firm believer that the world CAN be a better place to live. Let’s start in our own neighborhoods.
