Proverbs 17:14 | Turn Off The Water

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an argument wondering, “How did we even get here?”Proverbs 17:14 compares starting a conflict to releasing a flood. Growing up on the farm, Pastor Adam learned firsthand what happens when the water filling the horses’ trough doesn’t get turned off in time—the mess is much harder to clean up than it would have been to simply stop the water.The same can be true of conflict. In today’s Morning Salt, we’re talking about the difference between necessary conversations and unnecessary arguments, and why sometimes walking away requires more strength than continuing to fight.Scripture: Proverbs 17:14 (CSB)Today’s Salty Thought:You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.Today’s Step:When a disagreement begins gaining momentum, pause and ask, “Will what I’m about to say move us toward understanding—or am I just adding more water to the flood?” If it’s only adding water, turn it off.