Proverbs 26:17. “He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.”
MEDDLING. It happened again yesterday, I was asked to take a side Of a problem issue that has been for years, one that men cannot decide Which side is right or what is really wrong so a solution is yet to be made, To settle this matter which I refused to address directly knowing it I must evade.
Some problems are based on emotion; not really on what is God’s intent Consequently, valuable time on useless speculation is spent. The end result of some things will someday seem so small We will wonder at the attention it received or why discuss it at all.
I am opposed to sin in all forms knowing the end of sin is death. The only way to deal with it is to learn what the scriptures have said. Then go from there to apply myself to what problems I know are mine And leave the solution of their problems to them – if they seek God, answers they’ll find.
Any man who holds stray dogs by the ears, usually ends up with a bite. Meddling in the strife of others will often make them to unite Against the one passing by who put his opinions where they shouldn’t have been – And then the one who did the meddling will find both turn against him.
So, I will only answer what’s asked if I can without having to interfere; The opponents need to solve the problem with help from those who live near here. I can give a general reply that is based on a principle or doctrine – But a stranger taking sides creates a larger problem by his interfering.
“O God who knows the hearts of all men: I believe Thou art able to make me understand what I should when a need arises. I also believe I should use common sense to know when not to speak or give an opinion. Still, I know I must rely on Thy wisdom to be dispensed to me in any situation that arises. I trust Thee to make me aware of Thy mind in all of these things. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”