• Christian Living

    The Value of Leaving Before You’re No Longer Welcome (Prov 25:17)

    Sometimes the most loving thing you can do for your neighbor… is go home! As Christians, we rightly talk a lot about love—bearing burdens, meeting needs, showing hospitality, being present for people. But Scripture also reminds us that love is not just about showing up; it’s also about knowing when to leave. Tucked away in Proverbs is a surprisingly practical warning: be careful not to wear out your welcome and strain the very relationship you’re trying to build. I want to explore how Proverbs 25:17 teaches a quiet, easily overlooked aspect of Christlike love. Sometimes the most loving thing you can do for someone is find the door. “Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.” (Prov 25:17) One’s home has always been viewed as a sanctuary, a place of security and comfort. To invade that security and comfort…