With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. — Proverbs 11:9-10

These verses describe the tensions of our time so well. Opposition cancels and de-platforms others with attacks against those with whom they disagree. They use their platforms and outlets to bully unsuspecting people destroying their credibility and gain. Yet, at the same time, there is a counterforce. It is the knowledge of the righteous man who works to deliver those who have been destroyed. And what arises is a groundswell of cheer when these strongholds of unrighteousness and untruth come undone.

But I want you to see beyond the tension to the wisdom of Solomon. Look beyond the tension and see the response of the righteous man. It's subtle. Solomon infers there are things righteous men should do in the middle of the tension:

Act neighborly.
Speak thoughtfully.
Share godly knowledge.
Live righteously.
And rejoice always.

And the real challenge for us as men is not waging war. The war rages without our help. The real challenge is consciously doing these five things in the middle of the raging war in our lives today. So get out there and be that man.

ASK THIS: Which of the five things do you need to act on today?

DO THIS: Do it right away today.

PRAY THIS: God, help me to act neighborly, speak thoughtfully, share godly knowledge, live righteously, and rejoice always.

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