Who wants trouble? None of us do and if we listen to God’s counsel there’s a lot of trouble that we can avoid. A loving and protective parent wants to safeguard their child so they will teach them not to touch a hot stove, not to eat poisonous berries, and not to interact with strangers on their own. God, through His word in the Bible, also provides warnings for us that help us live safely and avoid problems that may arise.
Following are some ways we can avoid trouble in our daily lives:
These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. (1 Timothy 6:5 NLT)
How many times did we think we were smart when we got away with something that was dishonest, and it didn’t matter what we did as long as we weren’t caught? To avoid problems in life and in our recovery this kind of thinking and behaving will need to change.
People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace. (Proverbs 10:10 NLT)
People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed. (Proverbs 13:13 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to set my heart to doing what You say is right and turn away from what You say is harmful. Give me the humility I need to seek out and follow the wisdom of others who are successfully walking with You. Amen
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