Pastor Bode's Blog

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Sep 2022

 ‘A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger’ Proverbs 15:1 Every day we are faced with the challenge of being tempted to be angry in our dealings with people. It is also important to note that what we say to people, or how we respond to others, can make others to be angry. The Message version says ‘A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire’. When communication begins between two people, each person’s response and counter response will determine the direction and likely end......

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24
Sep 2022

‘If you stay calm you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you only show how stupid you are’ Proverbs 14:29 GNB Today we will start the discussion about managing and preventing the spread of anger in the community. Our scripture for today’s devotional is an interesting one – look at it again in the Message version ‘slowness to anger make for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity’. To be slow to get angry is referred to here as a sign of wisdom and understanding, while being quick tempered......

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13
Sep 2022

 ‘A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren’ Proverbs 17:2  There are two things to note from this verse of scripture – parents are challenged to be faithful in raising their children, not to become unruly such that they cause shame; while a servant or a worker is encouraged to be so faithful such that he ends up having a position to share in the inheritance of the children.  If you are a wise worker, that serves faithfully,......

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12
Sep 2022

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. Proverbs 13:17 A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful ambassador brings healing. Proverbs 13:17AMP You will find here two categories of messengers – A wicked messenger and a faithful ambassador.  From this scripture, the point being stressed is: When somebody is not faithful, he is being wicked! You can ask yourself again: are you a faithful or a wicked messenger? Are you faithful to your boss? If you are not loyal or dependable – not having your boss......

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