Ep. 179: Wise People Think Before They Act

<p class="p1">SHOW NOTES:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 179, “Wise People Think Before They Act,” Kim discusses the dangers of accepting the opinions of others as fact and acting without thinking logically, researching thoroughly, and praying fervently. King David sent messengers on a Kindness Campaign to Ammon, but instead of being overwhelmed by David’s kind gesture, King Hanun acted in a manner that began the war. His rash decision was influenced by the foolish advice of his military commanders. When have you taken the advice of others to heart and acted in a manner which cost you or others dearly? </p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p4">The primary scripture text for this episode is 2 Samuel 10:1-4 with 3-4 as the focal verses.</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p4">3 the Ammonite commanders said to Hanun, their master, “Do you really think these men are coming here to honor your father? No! David has sent them to spy out the city so they can come in and conquer it!” 4 So Hanun seized David’s ambassadors and shaved off half of each man’s beard, cut off their robes at the buttocks, and sent them back to David in shame.</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p4">ADDITIONAL VERSES, etc.:</p> <p class="p5"> </p> <p class="p6">NEW INSTAGRAM -  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'>https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/</a></p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p4">14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain;     those who accept it avoid the snares of death.</p> <p class="p4">15 A person with good sense is respected;     a treacherous person is headed for destruction.</p> <p class="p4">16 Wise people think before they act;</p> <p class="p4">    fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness. (Proverbs 13:14-16)</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p4">20 Walk with the wise and become wise;</p> <p class="p4">    associate with fools and get in trouble. (Proverbs 13:20)</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p4">33 Don’t be fooled by tho