Proverbs 26:20 | Stop Adding Wood

Apparently Pastor Adam has a “burn pile” at his house—although he’s pretty sure it’s actually just a Solo Bonfire and a suspicious collection of Amazon boxes saved by Marcia and his mom.But Proverbs 26:20 turns that ordinary picture into some pretty direct wisdom: “Without wood, fire goes out; without a gossip, conflict dies down.”Sometimes the question isn’t, “Who started the fire?”Maybe the better question is: Am I adding to the burn pile?Scripture: Proverbs 26:20 (CSB)Today’s Salty Thought:You can’t ask God to put out a fire while you’re still bringing it fuel.Today’s Step:Before repeating something today, ask: “Will saying this help bring healing, or am I just adding fuel?” If it’s only feeding gossip, drama, or unnecessary conflict, let it stop with you.