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Don’t Feed The Trolls by VLadipo: 10:33am On Sep 16, 2019
Bible in a Year: Proverbs 25–26; 2 Corinthians 9

Make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace.
Colossians 4:5–6

Today's Scripture & Insight: Proverbs 26:4–12

Ever heard the expression, “Don’t feed the trolls”? “Trolls” refers to a new problem in today’s digital world—online users who repeatedly post intentionally inflammatory and hurtful comments on news or social media discussion boards. But ignoring such comments—not “feeding” the trolls—makes it harder for them to derail a conversation.

Of course, it’s nothing new to encounter people who aren’t genuinely interested in productive conversation. “Don’t feed the trolls” could almost be a modern equivalent of Proverbs 26:4, which warns that arguing with an arrogant, unreceptive person risks stooping to their level.

And yet . . . even the most seemingly stubborn person is also a priceless image-bearer of God. If we’re quick to dismiss others, we may be the ones in danger of being arrogant and becoming unreceptive to God’s grace (see Matthew 5:22).

That might, in part, explain why Proverbs 26:5 offers the exact opposite guideline. Because it takes humble, prayerful dependence on God to discern how best to show others love in each situation (see Colossians 4:5–6). Sometimes we speak up; other times, it’s best to be silent.

May we find peace in knowing that the same God who drew us near while we were still in hardened opposition to Him (Romans 5:6) is powerfully at work in each person’s heart.

By: Monica Brands

Reflect & Pray

How have you witnessed very different approaches being used by God to touch others? How can you better speak the truth in love?

Loving God, help me share Your love with others around me.

You have just read "Our Daily Bread" daily devotional for September 16, 2019. For more, please visit www.dailydevotionalsonline.com

Re: Don’t Feed The Trolls by Nobody: 7:05pm On Sep 18, 2019
This is so true .
Re: Don’t Feed The Trolls by VLadipo: 8:22am On Sep 19, 2019
Pointguardusa:
This is so true .

Thank you

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