Break in the Dam

4/23

A Word from PJ

“The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes]; Therefore abandon the quarrel before it breaks out and tempers explode.”

Proverbs 17:14

A while ago I was at a baseball game that was awesome. It was a hard fought battle between two teams playing a very important game. The team I was cheering for lost by one run. After the game was over we heard some parents arguing (oh I failed to mention, this was a high school game). It got so heated the argument of two quickly swelled into a mob pushing and shoving, saying things that should never leave a person’s mouth. As they were arguing, I noticed several very young kids crying their eyes out trying to get their MOMS and DADS to stop arguing and fighting. It was heartbreaking to see this take place. 

What started with two turned into a mob. It just takes a small crack for the leak to start then eventually the pipe will burst and cause a flood. God’s Word tells us to abandon quarreling because it will eventually explode. It’s difficult at first but it’s totally worth it. Your mental, physical, and spiritual health will be much better than before. Most importantly, you can show everyone that being a witness for Christ is far more important than winning an argument that doesn’t honor God. 

Love you all,

PJ