In The Bible Today; Proverbs 6
49Understanding The Bible
The Bible is a timeless text of perennial wisdom. It tells us not only of God and mankind, it guides us on our path as spiritual beings in human bodies.
Though the Bible sometimes seems unapproachable and complex, these studies are designed to make the Bible accessible to everyone and applicable to everyday life.
Namaste Friends.
Today's Study
Scripture: Proverbs 6:2,3; "... if you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth, then do this to free yourself... Go and humble yourself; press your plea with your neighbor."
Observation: One of the hardest things to do in life is to admit when you have misspoken, then humble yourself and seek forgiveness. This doesn't necessarily mean you have lied. Perhaps you gossiped about someone, or spoke unkindly about a friend to someone else. It could be that you were rude to a clerk, or unkind to your spouse. Or maybe you yelled at your kids.
Once you have misspoken, you should make amends. The hardest part of this is when we are harsh with people we love. Nothing is harder than going back to apologize to your kids or your spouse, and asking their forgiveness. It is much easier to apologize to someone you may never see again.
There is a great internal release as if a weight is lifting, when you can admit you were "ensnared by the words of your mouth", and you seek to make it right. Leaving the apology unspoken only makes your heart sick. This embarrassment often leads us to continue lashing out verbally.
Application: There are many times when I have said an unkind word, or been harsh with my husband, and I feel perfectly justified. I tell myself, "Well, they deserve it because they said this. Or, he didn't do that. Or, they made me mad." I pout for a while, and in my sulking and self pity, usually end up feeling worse. When I have gossiped, or lied, or been unkind, and I can't even blame the other person for wronging my, I feel even jerkier.
Each time, I know what to do. It is a matter of time, sometimes a long time, for me to humble myself, get off my high horse and approach the person I have wronged. Seeking forgiveness feels harder than walking across a bed of hot coals, the reward however, is peace of mind. It is a priceless gift that comes only when you do the right thing.
Prayer: Lord, today guard my mouth, that I don't speak without thinking. When I do misspeak, help me humble myself quickly and graciously.
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Hi, good hub! I need to say that same prayer.
Thank you for taking the time to read. The word of God does not come back void. We can apply it's wisdom to our lives every day.
Namaste.
terrific read well done thanks
Now I've got to spend all day setting things right? I don't have that much time!
"Lord, today guard my mouth, that I don't speak without thinking. When I do misspeak, help me humble myself quickly and graciously."
Better work on it as I go!
The best any of us can do is to work on it as we go. Cut yourself a little slack!
TheInterlusionist 2 years ago
I'm not sure any of us are able to directly interpret any truly great spiritual text. This especially true about studying the Bible because it is the benchmark of spirituality in our Judeo/Christian world. Deborah Demander's "Bible Reading" hubs so far offer us a fresh and timely reminder of how we can take the "perennial wisdom" offered in the Bible and apply it right now.