HOW TO KEEP A BAD SITUATION FROM BECOMING WORSE
MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs
15:1–2 (NKJV) A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours
forth foolishness.
TEXT: 1 Samuel 25:12-39
Introduction: 1 Samuel 25:14–16
1. Be Alert and Attentive to Feedback
1
Samuel 25:14–17; Proverbs 12:15
“…so many people are allergic to logic
and common sense and ideas that didn’t originate with themselves,…” --
Kenneth L. Chafin and Lloyd J. Ogilvie
2. Act Prudently, Quickly and Expeditiously.
1
Samuel 25:18–19; Proverbs 12:4; 21:14
“A hungry man is an
angry man.”
“Wisdom
in such a case as this was better than weapons of war.” --
Matthew Henry
3. Atone for the Faulty
1
Samuel 25:20–31; 1 John 2:2
“Abigail
could function as the patron saint of those who meet difficult situations with
clear thinking, decisive action, and risk-taking efforts at reconciliation.
What she did took both discernment and courage, but it was the only thing that
could redeem a bad situation.” -- Kenneth L. Chafin and Lloyd J. Ogilvie
4. Act Compassionately
1 Samuel 25:32–39
Revenge: is “The returning of injury or insult. Scripture
insists that human revenge is unacceptable and is to be left in the hands of
God.” --
Martin H. Manser
Proverbs
20:22; Acts 7:59–60; Romans 12:19; Deuteronomy
32:43; Revelation 19:2
“Wise friends often don’t tell us what we
ought to do as much as they help us to recognize and act on what we already
know and have ignored.” -- Kenneth L. Chafin and Lloyd J.
Ogilvie
“Each of us needs constantly to be reminded
that our lives are in God’s hands and we can trust Him ultimately to make
things right.” -- Kenneth L. Chafin and Lloyd J. Ogilvie
Conclusion: Romans 5:8
Romans
5:8 (NKJV) 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that
while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
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