WHERE'S THE BEEF

REFERENCE
Proverbs 15:17-20
[ESV] Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it. 18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. 19 The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway. 20 A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
[NASB] Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.
19 The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
[NLT] A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.
18 A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.
19 A lazy person's way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway.
20 Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.
[MESSAGE] Better a bread crust shared in love than a slab of prime rib served in hate.
18 Hot tempers start fights; a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace.
19 The path of lazy people is overgrown with briers; the diligent walk down a smooth road.
20 Intelligent children make their parents proud; lazy students embarrass their parents.

EXPLORATION
These verses in Proverbs make me mindful of this verse in the gospels: His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’

APPLICATION

Joy of your master, I'll give up the beef!

PRAYER
Father,
Teach me to get the simple things right and to trust you with the tough things.