Proverbs 17:1
Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it than a house full of feasting with strife.
Tag: Be content
A proverb is a way to teach wisdom in a simple way with a word picture, or with contrasting or complimentary statements called parrelism (see the bottom of this web site). This proverb gives us insight on the importance of peace. If given the option to win the lotto or have a little peace and quiet, most of us would choose the cash payoff. Solomon gives us insight, however, and states that it is better to have a simple crust of bread and still be able to maintain peace then to have it all and be beat up by strife. Our society doesn’t put much value on having little. We are hit by advertisements every day that tell us that we need “their” brand to attract others to us; or, a specific car to reach social acceptance; or a certain credit card rating to know we have it made. Solomon tells us that having little is better than having much when the little is accompanied by peace. It is amazing how families fight over what is left behind after a death of a loved one. This proverbs tells us that a lot of stuff can’t give us peace. Peace is being content with what God has given us … even if it’s just a crust! Our enjoyment of life is enhanced by peace in our lives, not by stuff in our lives. Jesus said:
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
We want stuff so we can feel secure. God gives us His peace for security. Solomon was writing about the pease that Jesus is talking about for our lives.
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