Spiritual Thoughts for the Day

Some scriptures I heard discussed in a sermon today that are so relevant when we think about our relationships with those we care most about – especially in times such as the holiday season upon us, where we can get so carried away with our many to-do lists:

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.  (King James Version)

Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.  (New Living Translation)

Proverbs 19:11

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.  (King James Version)

Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.  (New Living Translation)

James 1:20

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.  (King James Version)

Better a dry crust eaten in peace, than a house filled with feasting—and conflict. (New Living Translation)

Proverbs 17:1 (New Living Translation)