Complacency Is Murder

"Because you hated Knowledge
and had nothing to do with the Fear-of-God,
Because you wouldn't take my advice
and brushed aside all my offers to train you,
Well, you've made your bed—now lie in it;
you wanted your own way—now, how do you like it?
Don't you see what happens, you simpletons, you idiots?
Carelessness kills; complacency is murder.
First pay attention to me, and then relax.
Now you can take it easy—you're in good hands." Proverbs 1:29:33 (MSG)

Dear Friend:

Can you breathe a sigh of relief today or are you uneasy regarding life?

Jesus says "first pay attention to me, and then relax. Now you can take it easy-you're in good hands."

Hands of the Almighty or hands of the world?! So many false philosophies out there.

Just do it!
Don't think about it, go with it!
Do what feels good!
You don't like it, dispose of it!
That means disposable marriages, babies, relationships!

What warped philosophies are you following?

When Joseph's brothers were jealous of him they took matters into their own hands. They plotted to dump Joseph down a well. At the last minute they changed their minds and instead sold him as a slave. They covered up their scheme by explaining to their Father that Joseph died, killed by some animal.

That day the brothers lost their "peace of mind." They could not take it easy! They lived with that decisions for many years.

God and only the one true God allowed them to be in agony of their decision for many years. In the end God brought mercy on them and allowed them to be reunited with their brother Joseph. Joseph found a way to forgive the brothers.

Do you have sore feelings about a past situation that your not willing to forgive?
Is it time for you to forgive and set things straight?

Did you notice that I said "God allowed?" God gives us free will.

Do the right thing by seeking Jesus today. "Take it Easy?"

or

Put your head on your pillow at night with "no peace?"

God's rich mercy brought the brothers back together. He may be asking you to bring things back together. God won't stop trying to convince you to heal. He loves you way too much!

PRAYER: Father in heaven give me to courage to do the right things daily. Can you help me with.............. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.