S - Scripture
Proverbs 17 v. 26 To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good;
to flog a noble man is wrong.
O - Observation
The obvious is not so obvious. This proverb is an interesting one to me. When I think about flogging a noble man, one man comes to mind - Jesus. John 19 v. 1, "Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him." It was wrong. Today there's not a whole lot of flogging, perhaps some fines, but the point of this proverb is doing something harmful to a noble or righteous person is bad. Do we encourage our spiritual leaders or nit pick them? Words have a way of flogging people. Not to say that words of correction are bad, but we need to encourage. Do you get verbally flogged for being a Christian? Remember this, Matthew 5 v. 10, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteous sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "
A - Application
Am
I flogging or being flogged?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Keep me from flogging the noble. Help me to endure when I get flogged. Love Will.
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