Proverbs 10:12
We all are living in difficult times right now. There is a lot to worry and be scared about. A worldwide pandemic, sickness, the lost of a loved person to the pandemic, uncertainty about work or financial security, frustration about the certain situation, violence, corruption and so much more… In times like that it is easy to lose hope and courage for the future, but we mustn’t do that! God is always by our side, he helps and protects us all times. Even if the situation is rough and many people are struggling, dont forget that God is always there to help and spread love and hope.
Hatred stirs up conflict
Right now, what we need an infusion of real hope! Not false or hypocritical one, but real and honest hope. Hope, that there in a solution and answer for the future.
This gospel is full of real and beautiful hope. Of course, its real hope and the truest hope is to have Jesus in your heart and your life forever.
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs”, it says in Proverbs 10:12. This means that hatred produces conflicts and fights, all that arguing leads us to war and violence. But there is a solutions for these problems and struggles – it is love and hope! We have to look optimistic in the future and forgive people who hurt or harmed us at a time. We can encourage others if God blessed us and spread love and hope.
King James Version (KJV)
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
New International Version (NIV)
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses”
New American Bible (NASB)
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
The Living Bible (TLB)
“Hatred stirs old quarrels, but love overlooks insults”
Proverbs 10:12 – The Solution
Love is the solution. Hope is the solution. It is strength and power. Love can heal this broken world and hope can help to build new bridges between people to help each other in difficult times like this. Hope heals the damage of violence, war and mistrust which is tearing us apart.
