Discretion is The Better Part of Valor
“He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.” (Proverbs 26:17)
Today’s Morsel: In the military, many soldier are awarded medals for valor. Displaying courage in the face of danger. Some have received the Medal of Honor, Silver stars, or Bronze Stars. I have earned a few medals myself. But I will tell you that they did not come without discretion. Discretion is the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. In the Bible, the word discretion means the quality of being wise, judicious, and prudent in choice and use. It is a word used to describe the act of being careful and cautions when making decisions. So, what does it mean that discretion is the better part of valor? Here are a few examples: (1) It is better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. In other words, on the battlefield, by avoiding a dangerous situation you may live to fight another day. (2). It’s better to be careful than to do something that is dangerous and unnecessary. In other words, getting a $1,000.00 tattoo and charging it on your credit card to impress your girlfriend doesn’t mean that you are very smart. It shows that you are lacking wisdom. Solomon says discretion will preserve thee. It will protect and keep thee. If Samson had had discretion, he may have kept his eyesight.
Sing: Let me walk with You Jesus, don’t ever leave me alone; for without You I could never, no, never make heaven my home.
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