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If Ye Bite and Devour One Another

If Ye Bite and Devour One Another - Galatians 5:15

INTRODUCTION

If you bite your food enough times it will break down into small pieces and disappear into your stomach. In our passage, the apostle Paul informs us that the same truth exists in our relationship with one another. If we bite and devour one another, we will eventually consume one another. Many believers have dropped out of the Lord’s service and quit going to the house of God because the people of God devoured them with words until they were consumed. Just as food can only withstand so many bites before it is consumed, other believers can only take so much backbiting before they are weakened to the point of desiring to quit. As the people of God, we are responsible for strengthening each other and will surely answer to God for backbiting.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

  • (For smaller children) God tells us to speak evil of no man (Titus 3:2a) and especially not of our church family (James 4:11a). God wants our speech to instruct and to help improve others in serving the Lord (Ephesians 4:29).
  • Have you ever known someone who quit serving the Lord because of the backbiting of other people? Did they seem strong in the beginning and able to withstand the criticisms?
  • Ultimately, each person is responsible for his walk before God. Yet, is it possible that backbiters will hold some responsibility for causing others to be consumed?

PRAYER NEEDS

  • Ask the Lord to strengthen you when others seek to harm you.
  • Ask God to help you strengthen those who have been slandered.

HYMN

Yield Not to Temptation

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Daily Proverb

Proverbs 28:16

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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