Be Not Friends with an Angry Man - Proverbs 22:24-25
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INTRODUCTION
The Bible says, “Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous” (Proverbs 27:4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
See All...). Yet, these two emotions generally adversely affect all who come into contact with them. The believer should not only abstain from ungodly anger within his own heart but also guard himself against making friends with those who are angry. This is why Solomon said, “Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.” Generally, believers take on the traits of those with whom they spend the majority of their time. This is why it is imperative that believers spend much time with the Lord and avoid ungodly, close friendships.
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS
- (For children): Read what the Bible says about anger (Ecclesiastes 7:9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
See All...). What could happen if we choose a fool as our friend (Proverbs 13:20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
See All...b). The Bible tells us who our companions should be (Psalm 119:63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
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See All...; Proverbs 13:20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
See All...a). - (For everyone): With whom do you spend the majority of your time? Are these people godly people who love the Lord? Are they bitter or angry in an ungodly way? How has this changed you?
- Do you find that spending time with certain people always leaves you complaining, frustrated, bitter, or angry? Why is that? What should you do to protect your walk with the Lord?
PRAYER NEEDS
- Ask God to help you choose the right kind of friends.
- Ask the Lord to protect you from the snare of anger.
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