Day 97 Fountains and Quarrels | Proverbs 10:11-12

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Fountains and Quarrels 

11 

The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
     the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

12 

Hatred stirs up quarrels,
     but love makes up for all offenses.

Verse 11

When a good man speaks, we should listen. His words bring life to us. They are like water that pours from a fountain. His words, like the water, are plentiful and good. And his words bless everyone who listens to him.

When an evil man speaks, do not listen! His words always cause trouble for everyone.

Verse 12

‘Love covers everything that is wrong.’ This is a beautiful line. When we love someone, we try not to think about their mistakes. Our love covers their mistakes, so that we do not think about their errors.

God loves us. He sent Jesus. When Jesus died, he suffered our punishment. Because of this, God forgives us. God does not simply cover our evil deeds. ‘God has taken our evil deeds away. God has moved our evil deeds far, far away from us.’ (Psalm 103:12)

The two verses of Proverbs are reversed parallels, with love and righteousness being paired to cover sins and bring life. This concept is also echoed in 1 Peter 4:8, where it emphasizes the importance of sincere love among individuals, as love has the ability to cover a multitude of sins. On the other hand, wickedness and hatred are paired as they contribute to violence and conflict. 

Let me ask you.   Who is it that you need to love and forgive for their sins?

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