*WISDOM FOR TODAY.*
*SHOW THAT YOU CARE.*
*Scripture Treasure.*
Proverbs 25:20 *Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.*
*Insight and Highlight.*
Matthew 7:12 *Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.*
*Scripture Commentaries.*
In all we do, relating with others, especially in other's disappointment or grief, we must always put ourselves in their places.
We must show that we care and must never behave that we do not care.
People try to cheer up people who are mourning or are in distress.
They try to make them laugh or merry.
The ability to understand or imagine what someone else is feeling is a heart. To show we do not care how our misbehavior affects others is to show a person void of a heart and good conscience.
This is unacceptable, please.
It is man's highest honor and blessedness to be like God.
God grieves. He has sympathy. He said He knew the sorrow of the people of Israel in Egypt, Exd 3:7.
He had the voice of Hagar's son Ishmael when Hagar was cast out as a bond woman, Gen 21:14-18.
Jesus was empathic at the scene of Lazarus' body, John 11:35.
In both rejoicing and weeping with others, God does not want us to be found wanting.
God is grateful, Ps 22:3.
The speech of Solomon *"....pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.*, 1 Kgs 3:10.
God wants us to be grateful for Jesus He gave us, 1 Thess 5:18
No man is a man when it comes to grief. To not cry or mourn when you are supposed to is a sign of cold-bloodedness.
If you can not cry while others are grieving, at least show some feelings by remaining quieter than talking.
At these times, silence is more golden than any word anybody could say.
Job said to his friend that he would prefer they were quiet than speak their words of adding more to his injuries.
Job 13:5 *O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.*
Would it not be better for them to be quiet while they mourned with him?
He told them, Job 6:14 *To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.*
There is nothing brave about not crying when someone is grieving or you are grieving along with them.
Solomon says it is inappropriate for anyone who claims to be grieving with someone to raise a song to cover their sadness or for him/her to lead the grieving person in a cheerful song he/she is to sing. He says whosoever does such a thing is like someone who removes his warm clothing on a cold day or one who pours salt to his or someone else's injury!.
Keep your sings to yourself.
Keep your jokes to yourself.
Would you laugh if you were mourning or disappointed?
Jesus tells us that when we mourn with those who are mourning, they shall receive comfort, not exitements or cheers! Matt 5:4.
Your presence is not to keep them from crying. If they have to cry, let them cry still. If you can cry along, kindly do in a comforting manner.
Tears are allowed, Ps 30:5, John 11:35.
This is why God made provisions that there will be a time when there will be none of such again, Rev 21:4.
Their tears are the best they can give to a departed soul or the best that they could give in that moment of despair or disappointment. Their tears express deep love, not that they sorrow as one who has no hope (ref 1 Thess 4:13). You are there as a burden bearer (Gal 6:2) and to make them know there is someone who shares their pain. You are there to let them know that though they had lost someone, they still have you in the image and character of God.
When sympathizing with someone, say no other words other than short or once a while words of comfort or better still be quiet.
Remember, *When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.*, Prov 10:19.
Let us show we care!
*Remorse corner.*
Do not react carelessly to someone else's sadness. Show you care!
*Call to Word action.*
Luke 6:31 *And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.*
*The Christian clarion duty.*
When you sympathize with someone, it shows you love them and you have put yourself in their shoes.
Matthew 22:39,40 *And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself…"*
*Prayer.*
Lord, let me always show l care. Let me behave in a manner that shows l care about people from my heart, in Jesus name.
Good morning all, and have a blessed day.
God bless you.
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