KINGDOM ASSURANCE: Proverbs 18:13-24

Sometimes in life, we have discussions that need a referee.  Hopefully, as adults, we can learn some things about releasing our words before we do need that arbitrator.  

As we complete Proverbs 18, our verse begins with this:  “He who answers before listening–that is his folly and his shame.”  Proverbs 18: 13

I have been guilty of this myself, yes, answering before completely listening.  If we are too hasty in answering, we may not understand what the other person is really saying.

Have you ever answered or retorted back to someone, only to find out that your assessment of what they were saying was wrong?  It’s quite humbling, isn’t it?  

Acquiring good listening skills should be implemented as we open up our ears to hear, not to hear just with our ears, but to hear with our hearts.  Using discernment will produce this.  

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.”  Proverbs 18: 15

Allow what you heard to be processed through your heart.  

It’s up to us to yield and allow that offense to be softened in our hearts because, “An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.”  Proverbs 18: 19

There is much power in our tongue. “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”  Proverbs 18: 21

The type of fruit we harvest is whether we are speaking life or death. “Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.”  Proverbs 13: 3 

We are all guilty of this at times.  

“From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips, he is satisfied.”  Proverbs 18: 20

We have a good Father, who delights in us reaping good things.  

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Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

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