Stop provoking

Are you your brothers keeper? Do you spend more time talking about their  weaknesses, opposed to lifting them up to their greatness? There was a mother who spoke negatively to her children. Negative condescending words anytime they didn’t do what she wanted. Her harsh words led to dissection. Profaning family and friends can lead them to do things that can destroy relationships. The Bible speaks about provoking. Samuel’s mother Hannah was provoked (1 Sam. 6-8). So much so it made her sick to her stomach. As Christians we should speak blessings to one another not evil. The same goes for parents and children. No matter how bad a child may be there is always something good that can be said. Stop provoking, Take time to search for the goodness instead of their negative attributes. Your foolish provocation is heavier than a stone and sand.