The Dichotomy of Our Emotional Structure...

The dichotomy of our emotional structure and our social structure is brought to light here in Proverbs. When we allow our emotions to take over, we find ourselves on the precipice of destruction. We tend to go with a feeling rather than go with what our conscience tell us what to do. Feelings are legitimate, but too often, they are overrated. “Knowing” and “doing” are two different things. Feelings often mislead us due to the fact that feelings, 99% of the time, tend to focus our attention on ourselves. Our conscience, on the other hand, often protects us by focusing on doing right regardless of what our feelings tell us. When you are kind to others, regardless of “how you feel”, there will always be a reward.

17 Your kindness will reward you,but your cruelty will destroy you. Proverbs 11:17