Friday, May 24, 2013

Proverbs - Better!


Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,
than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

This particular proverb is contrasting two different meals.  One is a meal that consists of a dry piece of bread and the other has all kinds of meats cooked wonderfully and laid out to be enjoyed.  The other contrast is that the first meal is one in which there is peace and a sense of tranquility.  The other meal has frustration, complaining and contention.   God tells us that the first one is better.

Ladies, if preparing a ‘wonderful’ meal makes you a major pain in the you-know-what, it is not worth it.  If what you are preparing is causing you to strive and order everyone around, pride is most likely in your heart.  You need to downsize and reduce your goal. 

Better are grilled cheese sandwiches with a happy mom than barbecued ribs and a frustrated cook.   Better are quesadillas on paper towels with joy than homemade enchiladas with an angry wife.  Better is a bowl of cereal with peace than marinated top sirloin with a resentful mama.  When planning your meals, still your heart and prepare it before you prepare the meal.

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