- Being a Berean, per Acts 17:11. All believers are called to act in the same manner as these people, who searched the Scriptures to ensure that what Paul was telling them was the truth.
- When sharpening a blade, a burr is formed during the grinding process, and it must be removed. I think about this a lot when considering Prov 27:17. Believers are to sharpen one another, which is an abrasive process. I know I have a lot of burrs, rough edges that need to get removed, and I pray that I'm open to having others in the Body do that for me.
- Having a "burr under the saddle" means to be irritated; the burr is a constant reminder of something and it forces a sensitivity. By temperament, I'm a compromiser, someone who tries to appease in the face of opposition or attack. Sometimes that's a good thing, but it's not always the best course of action. Part of what I want to think about when I write is whether I'm being as aggressive and confrontational as I should be. Whether I should be a burr, and whether I'm under the right saddle.
Okay, so it's a little rough. I'll try to clean it up later...
