Listen to Solomon's Wisdom
"Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house -- too much of you, and he will hate you."
-- Proverbs 25:17
I got a good chuckle out of this proverb. It's so true! It's just that the people who really need to read it probably would never, ever think it applies to them.
Years ago I had a friend and co-worker who stopped by a few times too many. We'd been in college together and ended up working in a different town at the same business. It was great knowing someone when I arrived.
Every weekend she went home -- about an hour's drive away -- to visit the man who eventually became her husband. And every Sunday afternoon she arrived on my doorstep to give me the play-by-play of her weekend. Every Sunday afternoon.
Now, don't get me wrong. I was happy to hear her stories. Really. It's just that Sunday was the only day I had off. Sometimes I really just wanted to spend it alone, just me and my dog. The only way to do that was to leave. Literally. That didn't seem fair. I even tried hiding out but got busted. She didn't even get the message. Just kept right on coming. I know. I was a wimp. I should have just not let her in but it would have hurt her feelings.
Oh, well. It was a long time ago and we have long sense lost touch. I left the South and moved back. But I've never gotten used to thant Southern visiting thing. You know what I'm talking about. Just stopping by without calling and assuming folks will be glad to see you. Isn't that why we have phones?
This proverb is just one more example of how relevant the Bible is today. It's just as true today as it was back in the days of Solomon.
