BULLETIN NOTES

Proverbs 17:9

“But Whoever”

Entry Ticket: What was our final question in the series “Understood to Understand”?

How do you understand yourself, your life, your neighbors and God, in light of Easter? 

Basic Problem #1 – Humans don’t have to be taught how to put their own needs and desires above all else.

Basic Problem #2 – Humans will irritate and offend you.

What you do with this irritation and offense will dictate your life and friendships.

Vanity:

1. Must protect oneself by reminding others of their faults and weaknesses.

2. Must avenge any slight felt from others.

3. Must hear gossip and spread gossip.   

Love:

1. Refuses to repeat rumors or even facts that degrade a person’s reputation.

2. Thinks no evil of others and does not rejoice in their failures and sin.

3. Protects the reputation of others.