Judges 12:3. “And when I saw that ye delivered me not, I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the Lord delivered them into my hand: wherefore are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me?”
CONTROVERSY. Complacency can lead to laziness Laziness can lead to ease Ease can lead to observation Observation refuses to seize A moment of time when opportunity comes – And others win victories when you are safe at home.
Lack of responsibility leads to mistrust
Mistrust quickly leads to doubt Doubt can lead to false charges and lies False charges and lies can stop a good work – God had begun by giving a great victory Yet between brothers it led to great controversy.
Two are at fault, though one first complained He was out of the loop – just overlooked. The second wasn’t at fault, but he could have acted In grace rather than the path of vengeance he took – For grace can restore when controversy raises its head, And many should have lived who now are dead.
Differences of opinions are often stated to me – Some believe differently about little things. It is not necessary that we all agree Avoid the controversy insignificant things bring. When a truth or sound doctrine begins to be challenged – Then stand up and be counted, for God’s truth be valiant.
“O God, I fear those “little foxes that spoil the vine.” Far too often there have been problems arise over little things and the big things have been ignored. Give me wisdom to know the difference, and the grace to act in Christ-likeness when issues arise that need to be addressed. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”