Sunday, October 13th

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Proverbs 6:16-19

 

Today is the last devotion in our series, The Seven Things God Hates the Most.  Read over that last thing, girls.  The Scripture tells us that God detests above all else someone that sows discord among brethren.  First of all, the word sow means to plant seeds.  The word discord means lack of agreement or harmony.  Someone who sows discord is one who provokes drama---that's about as simply as I can say it.  In church, at home, during school, at youth group outings...there's just always something wrong.  Planting seeds of discord grows plants of discontentment---not only for the one making all the drama but for everyone else as well.  Well, Mrs. Kim, what do you mean about making drama?  Just this: if somehow you find yourself involved every time there's an argument or a problem within a group, you need to genuinely examine your heart.  You may very well be the source of the discord.  There  are things that  are better left unsaid, girls.  There are tones in our voices that are hurtful.  I am a girl!  I understand the catty way ladies can behave sometimes.  Our hearts' desire ought to be to draw our church, our youth group, our friendships closer together.  Because of jealousy issues, pride, and sometimes something as silly as boredom, we sometimes neglect to bind ourselves with one another.  Don't plant seeds of disagreement, sweet girls.  Encourage, lift-up, and promote one another.  It will build character now and a strong testimony later.


Scripture Reading for the Day:

Proverbs 13
Acts 22