PROVERBS 19
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity
than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.
2 Desire without knowledge is not good,
and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.
3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin,
his heart rages against the Lord.
4 Wealth brings many new friends,
but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who breathes out lies will not escape.
– Proverbs 19
PROVERBS 19 THE FOLLY OF RUSHING
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
When one rushes to do anything, he misses something
It is better to plan and take your time in anything
A hasty decision will lead to bad consequences
But a well-thought of choice will bring much success
Rushing is a manifestation of foolishness and recklessness
When one is prudent and patient, he displays righteousness
Don’t ever rush anything and you will be wise
Make a habit of rushing and you will be without insight.
Can you remember if there is anyone in the bible who rushed? Did Jesus ever rushed or done something in haste? I don’t recall any because there isn’t one. In John 11, even when he was called to come quickly to his beloved friend Lazarus who was dying, he still took his time. Of course it wasn’t to torture Lazarus’ sister, but he delayed it so that the He can be glorified through it. He showed to them that he is the Resurrection and Life.
Why do we have this habit of rushing? Could it be that we rush because of recklessness and following the world’s standard? Could it be because we are impatient or because we didn’t manage our time and didn’t set boundaries with ourselves and with others?
REFLECTION
- What are some results of hasty actions and decisions?
