Scripture

You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Glory in that, and stay home; for why should you meddle with trouble so that you fall.
(2 Kings 14:10)

Devotional

The king of Judah did not heed the words of the king of Israel and he fell. We are no different. When we get a few victories under our belts we think that we can conquer the world. The Bible is clear; “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”(1) We are to be careful with those things that we challenge. We must make sure that the challenge is from the Lord and not our ego. There will always be risks to take. But we are to take them wisely. When we attempt even a good exploit with the wrong attitude or reason, we will reap the fruit of our attitudes and reasons. The apostle Paul said, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”(2) He did not say that he could do all things through his own strength. Why should we meddle with troubles that are not our concern?

(1) Proverbs 16:18, (2) Philippians 4:13

Text For The Day

2 Kings 14:10: “You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Glory in that, and stay at home; for why should you meddle with trouble so that you fall?”

Thought For The Day

“We are to mind our own business. Lost souls are our business.” Tony Foglio, Founding Pastor of Sonrise Community Church.

Questions To Ponder

Are there things in God’s kingdom that are none of our affair? If so, what would some of them be?
Have you ever meddled with things that were none of your concern? No need to be confessed publicly.
Are you meddling in anything at present? Again it may be best to keep it between you and the Lord.

Morning Study Guide

Defining: “Meddling”: Attempting to change or have an influence on things that are none of your concern or responsibility. Simply not minding your own business.

Referencing: “Why should you meddle with trouble, that you should fall,” 2 Chronicles 25:19.

Applying: When you meddle with the affairs of others, you most often will find yourself in the middle and the enemy of both. Know the difference between minding and meddling.