Who wants trouble? None of us do and if we listen to God’s counsel there is 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 helpful warnings for us and, if we heed them, we will live safely and avoid any problems that may arise.
Following are some ways we can avoid trouble in our daily lives:
It’s not always convenient to tell the truth but God clearly warns us that harm and trouble will come when we try to sidestep the truth of His Word or hide the truth about ourselves when we lie about our activities.
These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. (1 Timothy 6:5 NLT)
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 on doing what You say is right and turn away from what You say is harmful. Give me the humility I need as I seek out and follow the wisdom of others who are successfully walking with You. Amen
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