People can be a real pain sometimes. Have you ever grown so irritated and frustrated by others that you lost control of your own temper? Perhaps you justified your outburst because, after all, it was other people who pushed you to lose control. But as difficult as people can be, we are always accountable for our words and actions.
Psalm 106:32-33 recounts when Moses lost his right to enter the promised land. It says, “They angered him at the waters of Meribah, and it went ill with Moses on their account, for they made his spirit bitter, and he spoke rashly with his lips.” Moses’ frustration and anger is entirely understandable. But his frustration broke out in rash words and actions, and God punished Him. Don’t let others be your undoing. Even when others are at their worst, don’t let their wrongdoing create bitterness in you, and don’t respond rashly, lest you too end up guilty of sin.
This lesson had my name on it , thank you. With daily prayer I’m growing in this area, thank God, teaching me when to speak and when to be silent. I would appreciate any written materials to Aide in my spiritual walk, or a recommended book. Thank you
Thanks for the comment, and so thankful you enjoyed the lesson Barbara! Also, we received your request for some tracts, and they have been mailed out. I hope they prove to be encouraging and helpful!