WHO DO WE IDENTIFY WITH AND WHO DO WE IGNORE??

PROVERBS 28:26-27

26Those who trust in themselves are fools,but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.

28: 26   Many people treat rugged individualists as heroes. We admire the bold, self-directed people who know what they want and fight for it. They are self-reliant, neither giving nor asking for advice. But what a contrast to God’s way! No one can know the future or predict the consequences of his or her choices with certainty. Therefore, the totally self-reliant person may be doomed to fail, while the wise person who depends on God walks a safer and surer path.

28: 27   God wants us to identify with those who are in need, not ignore them. The second part of this proverb could be restated positively: “Those who open their eyes to poor people will be blessed.” If we help others when they are in trouble, they will often do whatever they can to return the favor Plus, we have the satisfaction of making a difference in another person’s life. Paul promises that God will supply all our needs ; he usually does this through other people. What can you do today to help God supply what someone needs?

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ON THE WAY HOME WALK WITH JESUS and make sure we help those in need!!

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