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Zax Nature Bible in a Year: Isaiah 30–31 Philippians 4 Let your gentleness be evident . Philippians 4:5 Today's Scripture & Insight: Philippians 4:1–7 In one of Dr. Seuss’ whimsical stories, he tells of a “North-Going Zax and a South-Going Zax” crossing the Prairie of Prax. Upon meeting nose to nose, neither Zax will step aside. The first Zax angrily vows to stay put—even if it makes “the whole world stand still.” (Unfazed, the world moves on and builds a highway around them.) The tale offers an uncomfortably accurate picture of human nature. We possess a reflexive “need” to be right, and we’re prone to stubbornly cling to that instinct in rather destructive ways! Happily for us, God lovingly chooses to soften stubborn human hearts. The apostle Paul knew this, so when two members of the Philippian church were squabbling, he loved them enough to call them out (Philippians 4:2). Then, having earlier instructed the believers to have “the same mindset” of self-giving love as Christ (2:5–8, Paul asked them to “help these women,” valued coworkers with him in sharing the gospel (4:3). It seems peacemaking and wise compromise call for team effort. Of course there are times to take a firm stand, but a Christlike approach will look a lot different than an unyielding Zax! So many things in life aren’t worth fighting over. We can bicker with each other over every trivial concern until we destroy ourselves (Galatians 5. Or we can swallow our pride, graciously receive wise counsel, and seek unity with our brothers and sisters. Reflect & Pray What are the things you’re fighting over right now? How could wise friends help you resolve your situation? Soften my hardened, stubborn heart, loving God, so I can truly live in unity. And help be open wise counsel. 
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Once again..... seek wisdom. Every little thing is not worth fighting about..... you can win a battle, but lose the war. The older I get, the more I see how true this is. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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10/8/2020 10:32 am |
i too have relized it is best to lose the battle and win the war. HIS WORDS REMINDS US TO FOR GIVE HE FOR GAVE EVEN AS HE WAS BEING CRUCIFIED BLUE LIVES MATTER DEO VIN DICE
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Of course there are times to take a firm stand, but a Christlike approach will look a lot different than an unyielding Zax! So many things in life aren’t worth fighting over. We can bicker with each other over every trivial concern until we destroy ourselves (Galatians 5). Or we can swallow our pride, graciously receive wise counsel, and seek unity with our brothers and sisters. Sound advice and I echo MrsJ's sentiments. We can be our own worst enemies.
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