Finger-Pointing
Our wisdom for today comes from Proverbs 19: verse 3.
“A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.”
I especially want you to notice two great lessons from this verse.
First, It teaches us to own our own actions.
When my children were in school and one of them came home with a bad grade, I would ask why. What bothered me most was when they blamed someone else, even the teacher. The problem is that if it is not my fault, then I can’t fix it.
When things go wrong, it’s often because of our own mistakes. Instead of pointing fingers, we need to take responsibility for our actions. Think of it as steering your own ship; if it veers off course, you need to adjust the sails, not blame the wind.
Second, It teaches us to avoid blaming others.
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, our first response can be to look for someone to blame. Sometimes, we even blame God. If I were only smarter, stronger, or better looking, then things would be better. Did you ever wonder if you are given your unique talents because that is what God knew you needed?
Let me leave you with this quote from Henry Ford, ”Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain.”
I’m Lonnie Davis And These Are Thoughts Worth Thinking.