One Heart Devotionals

The following is an excerpt from, "Proverbs for Kids". 

I do not have anyone in mind as I type this.  It is just always

good to remind ourselves of even the basic things.  And no

I have not heard any gossip or lies.
                                                              

        Telling the truth, Talking About Others

                   and Overlooking Insults
A gossip goes around spreading rumors, while a trustworthy

man tries to quiet them  An evil man sows arguments; gossip

separates the best of friends.  Idle lips are the devil's mouth-

piece.  To slander is to be a fool.  So don't say negative things

about your friends and neighbors, not even to pay them back f

or being mean to you.  Go and dicuss the matter with them

privately.  Don't tell anyone else.  Fire goes out for lack of fuel,

and tensions disappear when gossip stops.  You should use

 your words to defend others and to speak up for those who

can't help themselves.  God delights in kind words, and good

 reports bring happiness and health.  Let kingness be the rule

for everything you say.

The Lord hates lying and every kind of deception.  Everything he

says is right and true.  A good man also hates lies.  His mind is

filled with honest thoughts, and there is living truth and great

satisfaction in everything he says.  His words help others be-

cause they can trust what he says.  Lying, and then saying, "I

was just fooling," or trying to get even with someone by lying

about them is as harmful as hitting someone with an axe. 

Worthless and wicked men are constant liers.  Their minds are

crammed with lies, and what they say is shunned.  Liars will be

punished and come to shame.  Lying will get anyone into trouble,

but an honest person is safe because honesty is its own defense. 

Truth stands the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

A fool is quick tempered; a wise man stays cool when insulted. 

Don't repay evil for evil.  Wait for the Lord to handle the matter. 

Self-control means controlling the tongue!  A quick retort can ruin

everything.  A gentle answer turns away anger, but harsh words

cause quarrels.  To quarrel with a neighbor is foolish; a man with

good sense holds his tongue.  A wise man restrains his anger and

overlooks insults.  This is to his credit.

Love you all!!!!!
Barbara