Proverbs - Our Relationships

Proverbs 3:27-30

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due,

 when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

Say not unto thy neighbour,

Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give;

when thou hast it by thee.

Devise not evil against thy neighbour,

seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

Strive not with a man without cause,

 if he have done thee no harm.

                    If we can pay someone back money we owe them but would rather use it on something else, we must reject such a choice and give it to them because it is good.  If we can help someone and it is within our power to do so we must remain ready and willing to do that good.

                    We must be careful to get along with those who are around us. Our neighbors, our co-workers, roommates, and those who work alongside us in ministry should feel quite safe from any sort of plotting or plans to punish or make life miserable for them.  We must remember that the Lord is the judge of living as well and He will render to a man what discipline he needs.  We must not analyze and figure out what others need from us.  Rather, we must seek to honor the Lord with our treatment and thoughts towards others.