Proverbs 17:1, “Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therein, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.”
I love the visual aids that God uses in His Word. You get a clear picture of what He wants you to know in words you can clearly understand.
Here, we see a house that claims to be spiritual – offering many sacrifices to God but it is filled with strife and anger. This is a house that is not truly honoring God. They are going through the motions but their heart is not where it is supposed to be.
Next, we see a home that does not have much to offer – only a dry morsel of food. I picture in my mind that there is a quiet spirit there. The food is meager and not impressive but the people around the table are talking and sharing. There is joy and peace there and love is demonstrated. God says that this home is better than the home that appears to have much but is filled with strife.
Attitude, attitude, attitude. Outwardly you may be doing everything you are supposed to be doing – but your spirit and attitude are wrong. This can affect every aspect of your life and also affect all of those that are around you. This kind of life does not honor God.
God does not measure the success of your life by how much money you have but by how much love you have. Being obedient to God and His Word should never be ignored. But, obedience with anger and strife is a poor testimony before the world and is not what God desires of us.
Remember, God cares about your attitude. Ask Him to help you have a right attitude as you serve Him. We can all be rich in: love, thanksgiving, and a quiet spirit. We just need to focus on the things that really matter!
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