Carrying The Message By Acting Wisely
The book of Proverbs in the Bible is a collection of wise sayings we do well to learn and put into practice. Chapter 11 in this book has 31 sayings that cover a wide range of topics that contrast right and wrong, good and evil. They address things like honesty, pride, gossip, keeping secrets, being kind, family relationships, and our use of money. Many of these sayings have promises attached to them such as:
If you do the right thing, honesty will be your guide. But if you are crooked, you will be trapped by your own dishonesty. Dishonest people use gossip to destroy their neighbors; good people are protected by their own good sense. Kindness is rewarded—but if you are cruel, you hurt yourself. Try hard to do right, and you will win friends; go looking for trouble, and you will find it. (Proverbs 11:3, 9, 17, 27 CEV)
These are all helpful descriptions of behaviour choices we can make and the positive or negative results that come from our actions.
Near the end of Proverbs 11 is a sentence that encourages us to live right, because as we do, we will not only find the life we long for, but we will be a positive influence on others as well.
We talk a lot about carrying the message to others and sharing our experience, strength, and hope. Too often we think this is about words we speak. While it is important and helpful to attend meetings and share our story with others, these wise sayings suggest that a very powerful way to carry the message is to live well and do what is right in God’s eyes. This is certainly a way to live the “attraction rather than promotion” principle.
Prayer: Loving God, help me to carry the message well today by practicing Your principles in all my affairs. Help me to live with honesty, kindness, and transparency before You and others, praying only for knowledge of Your will and the power to carry it out. Amen
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