and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5
The book of Proverbs shows us how foolish we can be if we do not choose to live wisely. It also teaches us how to be humble and how to be Christlike in all manner of ways.
Matthew 5:44 tells us to love our enemies despite them cursing us, despising us, and spitefully using or persecuting us. However, some of us are so weighed down by the troubles they’ve caused that for a little moment, we forget Who we belong to and rejoice in their pain. We feel satisfied when we hear of their misfortunes instead of lifting them up in prayer.
Why must we love our enemies? Simple. Just as much as He loves us, Jesus also loves our enemies for He does not want anyone to perish, but to join Him in everlasting life (2 Peter 3:9). So whenever you feel like rejoicing over your enemy because bad things befall them, remember that Jesus died for EVERYONE inclusive of your enemy; you’re not exclusive.
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Beautiful reflection Di.
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Thank you, Mich! 💙
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Going to say a few small prayers now…
Thanks for the reminder 😊
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Aren’t you just speaking my life right now. 🙂
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Very good reminder of how to respond to our enemies. I like Proverbs a lot because its message is so clear in explaining the consequences of living worldly and apart from God. Thanks for sharing Diana!
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Yes, Proverbs is an excellent book! Thank you for reading and sharing, my friend, and may God continue to bless you.
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Beautiful read
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Thank you, my friend!
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My pleasure
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He died for EVERYONE indeed!
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And I am very grateful that He did! 😃
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Amen! Yes, this so true. We need to see them through the eyes of Jesus! ❤ this I must continue to put into practice. I know whenever I fail to do so, He convicts me and I turn back to Him as He humbles me more. Thank you Lord! Blessings!
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Yes, always through His eyes. Amen! Every day is another humbling experience. You’re welcome and may God continue to show you His sweet mercies. Peace and love. 💙
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Amen yes! Amen! Yes is surely is and it feels great! 😀 Amen in Jesus name! Thank you much! ❤ same to you as well.
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You’re welcome and thank you, little one! 💙
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Most welcome Dee! My big one lolol! 😀
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I recently had read in a devotional that everyone was made in God’s image and that’s why we must be at peace with all (or strive to). That really opened my eyes and made me think.
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I agree with that devotional for it’s true. It’s something I stop and think about from time to time whenever I reflect on how I’m treating people.
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Yes!!!
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