Radio Hostess: Lysa TerKeurst
Contributing Writer: Glynnis Whitwer
Every good cook knows a dull knife can be more dangerous than a sharp one.
Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. A dull blade can actually do a lot of damage because it’s harder to use. Not only does it require more force but it’s also harder to control. That’s why a dull blade can slice a finger quicker than a tomato.
A knife can’t sharpen itself. You need something else made of steel to make the blade sharp. It’s the same way with people. The Bible says: “You use iron to sharpen iron, and one friend sharpens another.” A wise friend can make us wiser. A loving friend can expand our capacity to love.
And, whether we’re sharpening a blade or ourselves, it’s always done for a purpose. Sharpening a knife makes it useful. In the same way, we’re sharpened in order to do the work of God more effectively and efficiently.
To learn more, log on to proverbs31.org.
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Contributing Writer: Glynnis Whitwer
Every good cook knows a dull knife can be more dangerous than a sharp one.
Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. A dull blade can actually do a lot of damage because it’s harder to use. Not only does it require more force but it’s also harder to control. That’s why a dull blade can slice a finger quicker than a tomato.
A knife can’t sharpen itself. You need something else made of steel to make the blade sharp. It’s the same way with people. The Bible says: “You use iron to sharpen iron, and one friend sharpens another.” A wise friend can make us wiser. A loving friend can expand our capacity to love.
And, whether we’re sharpening a blade or ourselves, it’s always done for a purpose. Sharpening a knife makes it useful. In the same way, we’re sharpened in order to do the work of God more effectively and efficiently.
To learn more, log on to proverbs31.org.
Related Resources
Visit Lysa’s Blog
Finding a Mentor, Being a Mentor by Donna Otto
Iron Sharpens Iron, Free devotion by Glynnis Whitwer
I'll bring the Chocolate: Satisfying a Woman's Craving for Friendship and Faith by Karen Porter
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