Date: May 16, 2012 11:00 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Demolition Experts
Demolition Experts
"The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated." (Proverbs 14:1, 17)
Scripture Focus: Proverbs 14:1-12
A popular television program builds a new home for a special family during each episode. Before they are able to construct a new house, they must first demolish the old one. The crew finds creative ways to tear down the original homes. They have run them over with monster trucks, blown them up, or crushed them with tanks.
Apart from television and the movies, demolition is rarely amusing. The Bible warns us of the danger of the "demolition" that can ruin our homes through resentment, lack of forgiveness, and foolishness. When we tear down each other with our anger, arrogance, or deceit, the results are damaging.
We can rush to demolish others or we can welcome the life-giving message of Jesus that creates clean hearts, heals the downcast, and makes all things grow. He gave His life for us so that we will be prepared to serve Him and to build up other believers (see Ephesians 4:12). As we yield to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, He gives us His wisdom to build up others for His glory.
Insight: Do You Tear Down Others Instead Of Building Them Up? Ask God For Wisdom To Build Up Others As You've Been Built Up In Christ.
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