Do no harm.
That’s what Hippocrates suggested should be first, way back in the 5th century B.C., when it comes to medical care. It’s a pretty good approach to life generally.
What happens, though, if you find yourself in the middle of a mess, either one that you created with your words or actions or one that someone else created for you? For a while now I’ve invoked this phrase:
Do no harm.
Those of us who live in the country might say it this way, "If you find yourself in a hole, then quit digging."
It’s really good advice, stated either way.
In the middle of a mess, it’s sometimes best to be quiet, do no (further) harm, and wait. Wait on the Lord, wait on cooler heads, wait on softer hearts.
Do no harm.
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