Proverbs 19:19 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

“A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.” (Proverbs 19:19 NKJV)

He warns of the considerable penalty and repercussion to anger - especially one that is extremely uncontrollable. One possessed by such intense anger would be impossible to dissuade and reason out. He will end up languishing for his allotted judgement as a consequence for actions of rage. No matter how he is rescued, time after time, by those who care for him, he repeats doing it again and again. He allows his heart and mind to be stoked with every kind of irritants, negative feelings and thoughts. He exposes to dysfunctional environment of conflicts and tensions. He feeds his spirit with the food of the world - its bad report, envy, hatred, sensational chaos and tribulations. Focusing on all those heat around, who wouldn't boil in wrath?

Well, to be at peace and be free of bitterness, we are to focus on forgiveness and love in our heart, instead of wrath. We are to cease exposure to the world’s negative atmosphere. Let's look up to heaven where true life comes from. Let's come to the One who alone can rescue us, by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Let's recline at the table of the Lord and feed our spirit with the food of His Word (Matthew 4:4). Let's fill our minds and hearts with things that are pure and praiseworthy, as it is written: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8 NIV)

Apostle Paul further urged us with these words: "Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as, all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:31, 32 NLT)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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