Day 113 City Planning 101 | Proverbs 11:11-12
City Planning 101
11
Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper,
but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.
12
It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
a sensible person keeps quiet.
Verse 11 explains the reaction of the people in verse 10. In verse 11, when evil men talk about a city, they plot to destroy it. Perhaps their plan is to steal from the people. Perhaps the evil men want the people in the city to be their slaves. Words can be terrible. The words of evil men can destroy a city.
The words of good men also achieve great things. Because of their words, the city becomes great. They pray, and God helps the city. They speak about God, and people trust in God.
Verse 12
Words are powerful. It is better to say nothing, than to speak evil words.
When leaders uphold righteousness and integrity, their governance becomes a boon to their populace, elevating their cities, states, and nations as beacons of virtue. Conversely, when the reins of power fall into the hands of the wicked, corruption threatens the very foundation of governance through underhanded dealings. This cautionary tale should resonate within America's political landscape.
Disdain for one's neighbors reflects a lack of wisdom, veering individuals toward folly. The prudent eschew hate speech and outbursts of anger, exercising restraint even in the face of provocation. In a society marked by anger and division, there looms the peril of descending into collective foolishness.
Let me ask you: How can we diminish the currents of disdain and animosity within our society? Prayer is one avenue, but what other actions can we take to foster harmony and understanding?
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