Devotional for friends // Devocional para as amigas

  How to Recognize Foolishness and Pursue Wisdom A devotional reflection on humility, discernment, and the cost of our choices Opening Scripture “Do not be wise in your own eyes.” — Proverbs 3:7 Devotional Reading A fool is not the same as an insane person. In my understanding, an insane person is unable to reason clearly; things may not make sense in their mind. A fool, however, is someone who rejects counsel, ignores warnings, disobeys what is right, and acts from wrong motivations. If a person does the wrong thing for the right reason, we may still be able to understand the motive. But foolishness is different: it is often rooted in ignorance, arrogance, and a narrow mind that refuses wisdom. How can we recognize a wise person? In my understanding, a wise person does not act impulsively. This person does not need to suffer through every mistake in order to learn, because wisdom can also come from observing the experiences of ot...

  Kindness That Reflects Christ A Bondade que Reflete Cristo Scripture Focus: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” — John 13:34 Foco das Escrituras: “Um novo mandamento lhes dou: Amem-se uns aos outros. Como eu os amei, vocês devem amar-se uns aos outros.” — João 13:34 Jesus calls us to love one another, not only with our words but through the kindness we show in daily life. His example invites us to answer others with gentleness, patience, and love. Jesus nos chama a amar uns aos outros, não apenas com nossas palavras, mas por meio da bondade que demonstramos no dia a dia. Seu exemplo nos convida a responder aos outros com mansidão, paciência e amor. Kindness is not weakness. It is a choice to answer hurt, rudeness, and pride with the love Jesus taught and lived. When kindness is rooted in love, it becomes more than good ma...