This scripture assumes you have a good king. There is only one 'good' ruler and that is God but an earthly ruler who depends on God is wise.
Sifting out chaff was something done in the fields, the grain was thrown up with a winnowing fork so that the wind would scatter the chaff. How does a good leader do this? A good leader sees and discerns and gives room for a person's ways to declare their heart, the wind of time with expose their heart much better than direct confrontation at times. Confronting a mocker or a fool is a waste of time.
I have learned to pray about the behaviour of my staff and give God room. His dealings are much better than my judgement, annoyance or anger. I can reveal truth and give direction but some will stubbornly follow their own path to their own detriment, especially Christian staff.
Handling staff God's way can cause me pain because my flesh would love a brawl. However this also does me good, I am learning to walk in the spirit as an employer.
This week I have a new planner at training school. I warned her of the penalty of drunkenness and turning up to class hung- over. Why? I knew she will be in a place of freedom, Sydney, meeting up with a girlfriend after class and being 23 she would be tempted to party. This girl is yet to come to a knowledge of Christ and therefore does not have His presence in her life. I warned her firmly but gently that any such behaviour would cause her to lose her job. The look in her eye told me I was on the right path.
There is chaff in all our lives and only God knows the best way to deal with it. He is good and to be trusted. Amen!
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