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“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.” Proverbs 19:11(KJV)

Do we ever take things to heart and react quickly  before thinking?  It takes great humility and godly wisdom to overlook an insult.  This is to truly walk in the love of God. 1 Corinthians 13:7  reminds us to bear all things, believe all things, hope all things, and endure all things. Are we willing to bear, believe, hope and endure? It really takes a humble heart and a person who has crucified the flesh to do this. Our old nature wants to rise up and fight back, but when we are walking in the spirit we will look over a transgression. When we esteem others better than ourselves, we won’t be quick to react. It is to our credit to look over an offense. God will be pleased with us, and we will stay in right relationship with him. We mustn’t allow someone’s transgression to get the best of us. We can choose to pass it over. Next time someone provokes us to anger or someone says something to upset us, let’s remember the scriptures (Philippians 2:3). God’s Word will get us through rough places and will give us the strength needed not to react. By meditating on them and hiding them away in our heart, we will respond in the right way.

“Lord, Help me to avoid quick reactions. Help me to esteem others better than myself. Help me to endure all things and pass over a transgression. Thank You for Your word that fortifies me.”

For His Glory

Linda Reyes Shepherd
TRBC Mountain Blend