Wisdom

The ancient book of Proverbs in the Bible was written by King Solomon the wisest man who ever lived. This is actual history and not religion.  There are 31 chapters, and many people make it a point to read 1 chapter a day each month. Here are some I really like that deal with conflict and peace making: “there are six things the Lord hates…. a person who stirs up conflict in the community”, “hatred stirs up conflict”, “the tongue of the righteous is choice silver but the heart of the wicked is of little value”, “where there is strife there is pride”, “those who guard their lips preserve their lives”, “fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright”, “a heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones” and there are many more! I will leave you with one that I think shows how we can all be peacemakers. “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat it fruit.” We all have incredible power and need to decide to use it for good and not evil!