He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

At times, we may think that sharing what we know about another person’s “transgression” might actually help the person, but, the truth is, we need to think again … seriously!  Both the Old and New Testaments emphasize that seeking love and expressing love for others involves a “covering.”

Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

1 Peter 4:8 ⁸And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

We need special wisdom to know when to speak up about a transgression and when to “cover.”  And, even when we may decide that it is wise to speak, we still need a righteous motive, like “seeking love.”

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

This Verse of the Day reminds me of so many other Scriptures…one in particular.

In 2 Corinthians 10:5 we learn that all of our thoughts must come into captivity.  Of course, this means our thoughts are brought into a discipline of thinking.  In effect, our thoughts become captive or disciplined to God’s way of thinking.  It takes quite an effort for both God and mankind for this to be accomplished because God says mankind’s thoughts are not His thoughts (Isaiah 55:8).  However, God can build/ground/transform or “establish” our thoughts as we commit our ways (our works) to Him.

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.