Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 17:14

Thursday, April 29, 2004

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
— Proverbs 17:14

More Daily Wisdom

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."
— Romans 12:9 —
"So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?""
— Hebrews 13:6 —
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
— Matthew 5:6 —
"A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a..."
— Proverbs 14:15-16 —

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, April 29, 2004

A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Greater Things'
"Dear Disciple, Even after I ascended back to the Father, the work of My apostles reminded people that My power and presence were still at work. I was..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Food Won't Defile' (Mk. 7:17-19)
"Then Jesus went into a house to get away from the crowd, and his disciples asked him what he meant by the parable he had just used. "Don't you..."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Thomas Moore:
"Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Speaking Truth' (1 Co. 14:13-25)
"Dear Father, God of intelligibility and peace, Let our praying, singing, and preaching be aimed at informing the minds and spirits of others, that..."

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 17:14 — Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom