‘This is not good!’

What was the first thing that God said was ‘not’ good?

God said of His creation that everything was good. Have you ever wondered, ‘What was the first thing that God said was not good?’ Well here it is: ‘It is not good for man to be ALONE.’ (Genesis 2:18)

Whether you are more introverted or extroverted is irrelevant, God says that relationships are good for us. Relationships are the source of life’s greatest fulfillments as well as life’s deepest sorrows. Good relationships require skill and much work. It takes work to build and maintain healthy, meaningful relationships, but as Solomon reminds us that in the end it will be worth it.

‘Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.’

The Psalmist said it this way:

‘How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the LORD has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.’

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