Rehobot Youth Daily Devotional – Saturday, March 14, 2026
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Today’s devotional is titled:
Peace Over Being Right
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but a patient person calms disputes.”
— Proverbs 15:18
In conflict, our greatest temptation is often not to seek peace, but to prove that we are right. We want to be heard, understood, and acknowledged. Unfortunately, the desire to “win” often prolongs the quarrel and damages the relationship that should be preserved.
Proverbs 15:18 shows a clear difference: anger fuels conflict, while patience extinguishes it. This means that conflict does not always end because of stronger arguments, but because of a heart that is willing to be calm and humble.
Choosing peace does not mean we are wrong, and giving in does not mean we are weak. It takes maturity of faith to restrain our emotions, guard our words, and not react impulsively. Patient people choose relationships as something more valuable than simply justifying themselves.
Conflict can be a learning space: are we fighting for the truth with love, or just defending our ego? Not all debates must be won. Sometimes, what God wants is a heart that is willing to keep peace. We are called to learn to control our emotions, pause for a moment, listen, and humble our hearts—because peace is often born from humility, not from winning arguments.
What To Do?
1. When emotions rise, choose to be silent for a moment before responding.
2. Ask yourself: peace or self-justification?
3. Pray for a patient heart and a loving attitude.
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