From verse 1-19 it seems like a lesson in not being lazy!
Verse 16-19 "There are six thing the Lord hates,seven that are detestable to him:
haughty eyes
a lying tongue
hands that shed innocent blood,
a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush to evil,
a false witness who pours out lies,
and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers"
It all makes me want to be 'christ-like' to love others as I love myself and to love God with all my mind heart and soul.And to be super honest,with some of the stuff Ive had going on lately I have wanted to fight back and be nasty and horrible,but I have managed to stop and think (cliche coming) 'what would Jesus do?'.haha that whole thing came out when I was 12 I think,but honestly it is something that has actually stuck with me.I am a christian,and being a christian means I am a follower of Christ and want to aim to be like him.And that really means 'turning the other cheek','loving others' and following the above verses.I think especially as a woman (I mean what woman doesnt like to talk and gossip?) I dont want to be that woman who 'stirs up dissension among brothers'.A perfect reminder to keep my mouth shut sometimes or change the subject.If what I have to say isnt encouraging or 'edifying' (yes,I did used to go to church and still remember those words!) then I probably shouldnt say it.If I wouldnt say it in front of the person then I need to shut my mouth!
I dont know if this was the aim of this chapter,but its what I got out of it!
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