Don’t Take The Bait!

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Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3
Don’t Take the Bait
It’s easy to get into conflict with others, to be offended and upset by what they say or do, and to want to pay people back. But you’re not supposed to engage in every conflict, and it’s not your job to straighten them out. Don’t fight battles that are not between you and your destiny. Most of the things we face are simply distractions. The best thing you can do is ignore it, don’t give it the time of day. Let God fight your battles. Let God be your vindicator.

When something comes against you, you need to ask yourself, “Is this a battle worth fighting or is it simply a distraction?” You have to stay focused. Avoiding a fight, not taking the bait, not being drawn into the conflict takes your face being set. It takes discipline to say, “I’m not going to respond. I’m not going to sink down to their level and waste my time and energy. I have a destiny to fulfill.” Keep honoring God, being your best, and He’ll get you to where you’re supposed to be.
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for calling me to be a person marked by honor. Help me to know when to avoid a fight as well as the right way and the right time to quietly and calmly address my differences with others. I want to do it Your way and leave it to You to fight my battles. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

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