Read Proverbs 26:17

Read Proverbs 26:17  This is a funny verse that talks about sticking your nose into other people's business.  You might know a nosy person, or you might be a nosy person.  Nosy people just can't leave a problem alone.  They have to stick their nose in and solve a problem that isn't any of their business.  Solomon gives the example of someone who grabs a dog by the ears.  The dog gets mad and is snarling and snapping his sharp teeth at you.  But he can't bite you because you are holding him off with each of your hands on each of his ears.  His ears are hurting him and he is getting madder and madder, but the dog can't get at you to bite you.  But the problem is, you can't let go of his ears!  If you do, the dog will bite you!  So the dog is mad and you are stuck.  You can't let go and the dog is trying to bite you. If we stick our noses into something that is not our problem, we get involved in another person's business.  That is called meddling.  It is meddling in other people's business.  We may just want to help, but there is a way to help.  First, ask the person if they want our help.  If the do, then you have their permission to get involved and to help them.  But if they say that they do not want our help, then just do not get involved.  Don't meddle in their business.  As Solomon said in our verse, don't grab that dog by the ears.