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.