As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. (Proverbs 26:21-22)
Today’s Morsel: One of the things I remembered about elementary school was that each year they brought Smoky the Bear to school to teach us about the prevention of wild fires. At the end of each session, Smoky would say, “Remember, only you can prevent forest fires!” Solomon states, “As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.” If coals are burning, they will continue to burn other coals if they are near together; and the same is also true with a forest fire. If there is a source, to keep it burning, such as wood, it will continue to burn. And so it is with a talebearer. As long as he keeps gossiping and he has an ear to listen to him, someone is going to be wounded by it. Therefore, we must remember that we can stop someone from being wounded by the talebearer if we will not listen to the gossip and lies from them and not repeat what they say.
Sing: I’m so glad that I’m a part of the family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood. Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, I’m so glad that I’m a part of the family of God.
Thought For Today: Only you can stop gossip from wounding someone by not being a listener and by not repeating it (Parker).
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