Proverbs 17:9
He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates friends.

Application:

The Hebrew word here, which signifies covering or forgiving, suggests that love can transcend past wrongdoings and mend an estranged relationship.

Whoever conceals an offense nurtures love, but whoever gossips about it drives friends apart. 

Do you know what a friend is? A friend is someone with whom you can bare your soul, confident that it will remain between you. 

Now, to “conceal an offense” doesn’t mean to excuse sin; instead, it means that a person isn’t trying to destroy you by using your transparency against you. A godly friend wants to lift you from the mud—not leave you in it.

This concept aligns with what Jesus Christ said: that by loving one another, people will know we are His disciples (John 13:35). 

When we make Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and obey Him, the Holy Spirit helps us maintain human relationships. 

Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 598.
Ref: John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Pr 17:9.

To God, be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

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Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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