DON'T BE IN A HURRY

Today's reading: Proverbs 25

"...Just because you see something, don't be in a hurry to go to court. You might go down before your neighbors in shameful defeat. So discuss the matter with them privately. Don't tell anyone else, or others may accuse you of gossip. Then you will never regain your good reputation." Proverbs 25:7-10 NLT

Ever 'jumped to a conclusion' and ended up finding out you only had half the story, only knew a portion of what really happened or was completely wrong in your assumptions?

We all have.

It brings about embarrassment,  shame, regret and distrust.

So when God suggests, through Solomon's collection of wise sayings, that we don't be in a hurry--

That we discuss matters personally and privately--

That we not share our thoughts until our facts are gathered--

He is only doing so in order that we not fall into the pit of being ashamed of our errant conclusions.

Slow down.

Pray.

Establish relationships that lead to open conversations.

Don't be in a hurry!