POSITIVE PROVOCATION


*DAILY DEW 19TH/NOVEMBER/2021*

*POSITIVE PROVOCATION*

_Key Bible Text:_
*"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works."* (Hebrews 10:24 (KJV))

_Bible Insight:_

Generally speaking, to provoke someone is to do something that is disapproved of. Provocation is *"action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately."* It also means *"the action of arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately."* However, in Hebrews 10:24 there is another kind of provocation that is introduced. It is one that does good, glorifies God, and creates a pull for others to do good and glorify God. This is a positive kind of provocation. 

How do you provoke another to love and to good works? The first thing is to practice love and good works. Be an example of what it means to walk in love. Be an example of doing good works. Dorcas was an excellent example. When her name was mentioned for the first time in the Bible it had a unique introduction: *"Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did."* (Acts 9:36 (KJV))

What can you do to stay provoked to do good works and to walk in love? Feed on the examples of men and women who lived as striking examples of love and good works. Don't fall into the temptation of saying things like "That's their own life. Me I can't come and do that kind of thing. If you do me good, I will do you good" Rather, when you hear or read of outstanding examples of love and good works, ask the Lord to help you go and do likewise. 

_MEDITATION:_
*And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.* (Galatians 6:9-10 (KJV))

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