As much as possible, I want you to avoid strife. Pride and jealousy cause strife. When you walk in My love and esteem the person who wants to argue with you better than yourself, you will be able to respond in love, instead of reacting to defend yourself.
When I exhorted My disciples to turn the other cheek when they were persecuted, I was in essence telling them to get rid of the pride in their lives. The tendency to defend yourself and argue when someone comes against you is rooted in pride. You desire to prove your point and win the argument.
When I was taken to die on the tree, I was like a lamb brought to the slaughter. I said not a word. The person who is able to keep his lips from speaking is wise, and that person keeps his soul from trouble and strife. When you are a person of few words, you will discover that there will be little strife in your life.
PROVERBS 10:19, ISAIAH 53:7
Sunday, January 11, 2015
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