Wisdom

Sirach 11:7-9
Deliberation and Caution
7 Do not find fault before you investigate; examine first, and then criticize. 8 Do not answer before you listen, and do not interrupt when another is speaking. 9 Do not argue about a matter that does not concern you, and do not sit with sinners when they judge a case.

Thoughts:
One word!  OUCH!! That hurts.  I know I have been on the giving and the getting end of this passage.  Sirach is found in the apocrypha of the bible, ( extra books that some denominations do not find canonized)  it is a great book, just like proverbs.  Warning though it will strike a nerve at some point like this passage does to me.  How can I change myself in this field?  As a human I want to justify everything anymore, instead of letting things be that are out of my hands.  Anyone else find themselves dealing with this??

Prayer:
Dear gracious God, thank you so much for this week!  Thanks you for the time I get to spend with you , with my family, and friends.  Lord, remind me daily that if I do not start the day with you, the rest might take me away from you.  Open my ears and shut my mouth!  In the precious name of Jesus I pray.  Amen





Craig