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USING ANGER AS YOUR ALLY (3 OF 3)
by Kerry Shook
Scripture: Nehemiah 5:6-13
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Using Anger as Your Ally (3 of 3)
Series: People Builder- Learning from the Life of Nehemiah
Kerry Shook
Nehemiah 5: 6-13
''I got really angry when I heard their protest and complaints. After thinking it over, I called the nobles and officials on the carpet. I said, 'Each one of you is gouging his brother.' Then I called a big meeting to deal with them. I told them, 'We did everything we could to buy back our Jewish brothers who had to sell themselves as slaves to foreigners. And now you're selling these same brothers back into debt slavery! Does that mean that we have to buy them back again?' They said nothing. What could they say? 'What you're doing is wrong. Is there no fear of God left in you? Don't you care what the nations around here, our enemies, think of you? I and my brothers and the people working for me have also loaned them money. But this gouging them with interest has to stop. Give them back their foreclosed fields, vineyards, olive groves, and homes right now. And forgive your claims on their money, grain, new wine, and olive oil.' They said, 'We'll give it all back. We won't make any more demands on them. We'll do everything you say.' Then I called the priests together and made them promise to keep their word. Then I emptied my pockets, turning them inside out, and said, 'So may God empty the pockets and house of everyone who doesn't keep this promise-turned inside out and emptied.' Everyone gave a wholehearted 'Yes, we'll do it!' and praised GOD. And the people did what they promised.'' Nehemiah 5:6-13 (MSG)
1. THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK
''After thinking it over, I called the nobles and officials on the carpet.''
Nehemiah 5:7a (MSG)
''In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. ... People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison.'' James 3:5; 7-8 (NLT)
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Series: People Builder- Learning from the Life of Nehemiah
Kerry Shook
Nehemiah 5: 6-13
''I got really angry when I heard their protest and complaints. After thinking it over, I called the nobles and officials on the carpet. I said, 'Each one of you is gouging his brother.' Then I called a big meeting to deal with them. I told them, 'We did everything we could to buy back our Jewish brothers who had to sell themselves as slaves to foreigners. And now you're selling these same brothers back into debt slavery! Does that mean that we have to buy them back again?' They said nothing. What could they say? 'What you're doing is wrong. Is there no fear of God left in you? Don't you care what the nations around here, our enemies, think of you? I and my brothers and the people working for me have also loaned them money. But this gouging them with interest has to stop. Give them back their foreclosed fields, vineyards, olive groves, and homes right now. And forgive your claims on their money, grain, new wine, and olive oil.' They said, 'We'll give it all back. We won't make any more demands on them. We'll do everything you say.' Then I called the priests together and made them promise to keep their word. Then I emptied my pockets, turning them inside out, and said, 'So may God empty the pockets and house of everyone who doesn't keep this promise-turned inside out and emptied.' Everyone gave a wholehearted 'Yes, we'll do it!' and praised GOD. And the people did what they promised.'' Nehemiah 5:6-13 (MSG)
1. THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK
''After thinking it over, I called the nobles and officials on the carpet.''
Nehemiah 5:7a (MSG)
''In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. ... People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison.'' James 3:5; 7-8 (NLT)
The Wil ...
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