Pensées sur le Verset du Jour...
«C’est juste un peu de commérage qui n'est pas offensif.» Le Sage Maître nous rappelle que les commérages ne sont pas petits ou offensifs. Ses conséquences sont énormes et ses dégâts horribles. Au lieu de cela, il est préférable d’être un artisan de paix et un mender offensif.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
You've probably heard this poisonous statement many times: "It's just a little harmless gossip." The Wise Teacher reminds us that gossip is neither little nor harmless. Sharing someone else's stumble, offense, failure, or flaws separates friends and causes horrible damage. The consequences of such gossip are severe, and its damage is often lasting and devastating, especially to relationships. Instead, it is much better to be a peacemaker and an offense-mender, someone who covers over an offense with grace, forgiveness, and love. As Jesus said:
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God (Matthew 5:9).
A peacemaker is one who covers over an offense and promotes love and peace. Let that be said of us!
Ma Prière...
Père de la Gloire, j’avoue que je suis souvent plus un amoureux de la paix qu’un artisan de paix. Donne-moi le caractère de ne pas répéter les commérages et d’avoir plutôt la sagesse et la force d’être un réparateur offensif. Par l’intermédiaire du Prince de la Paix, je prie. Amen.
My Prayer...
Father of Glory, I confess that I am often more a peace lover than a peacemaker. Being a peacemaker seems to be a lot harder for me. Covering over offenses feels a lot more difficult than passing on the gossip about an offense. So, please give me the character not to repeat gossip, but instead to have the wisdom and strength to be an offense-mender and an offense-coverer. Through the Prince of Peace, himself, I pray. Amen.
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