Re:Verse passage – Proverbs 9:1-18 (day seven)
Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you,
Reprove a wise man and he will love you. vs 8
What comes out of you when you are squeezed? How do you handle critique and confrontation?
We are all sponges. We are constantly taking in new things and absorbing information. We can be very good at hiding what we absorbed, but once we are squeezed, what is inside will come out. If you find yourself getting defensive and angry when approached with critique, it is possible your sponge has been soaking in a pot of dirty water. If you want to be able to handle critique and confrontation well, you need to be absorbing the right things. That begins with Jesus. On the cross looking down at his scoffers, He cries out, “Forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” When Jesus was squeezed, love came out.
How can you absorb more of Jesus this week so that He will be what comes out when you are squeezed?
Amazing again and something I needed to be reminded of. Thank you so much for your wisdom& words from the Father!.
Love mon