Proverbs 10:23
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
This seems like an appropriate verse for April Fools Day. I hope you are being kind and not pulling any crazy stunts.
It may be one thing to pull a prank or tease your friends into believing you have won the lottery for the day, it is entirely another to make a sport of people. Many people are game players. Putting the pieces into place in order to get their way. Little thought to the misdeed or long term consequences of their trickery.
I have been known to do this very thing myself. Yes, me. How about you? Ever guilt someone into getting something you wanted? Have you ever played "games" in a relationship to either get in better or get out of it entirely? Ever talked someone into doing something you were suppose to do? This list could go on.
We can be in such a hurry to get our way that we don't always consider the wiser way to go. Sometimes we can manipulate situations for our instant gratification and not see the consequences to others, or even ourselves. Next time you catch yourself telling a "little" lie that seems harmless, remember you are called to choose a wiser way.
Please continue to pray for Becky G this week.
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