Proverbs 27:14

The book of Proverbs gives us a lot of instruction on a lot of different subjects. One subject that can keep us in God’s wisdom is Godly Follower-ship. Who we follow; where we follow; how we follow are all spoken about in Proverbs. Here is one of them about giving a blessing to others:

Proverbs 27:14 (ESV)

Whoever blesses his neighbor with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,

will be counted as cursing.

There is a time and a manner by which we are to give blessings to others.   We are judged, not simply by the fact that we give blessings to others, but when and how we do it.   As this proverb points out, simply blasting out in the morning is not a proper and acceptable manner to give a blessing.   Blessings need to be provided in a manner that others will receive them properly.  Dropping off a meal in an inappropriate manner or time does little if the receiver is interrupted by it.    It is merciful to offer grace properly.   If we provide a blessing in an untimely or offensive manner the receiver will count it as curse rather than a blessing.   Perhaps we have all known someone in our past who wished to "help" but became more of a "burden" instead.   We have to be willing to temper our giving, to make it affective for the receiver.   Manner and timing are just as important as the blessing itself.   Sometimes an anonymous gift can do more than one shouted from the mountain top.   Sometimes a gift in secret later in the situation can be more beneficial than a known and early gift.   Think about giving your blessings on others with proper manner and proper timing.