Little things matter

“Catch the foxes for us, The little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, While our vineyards are in blossom." (Song of Sol. 2:15 NASB)

Watch out for the little things

Most Bible commentators believe the passage about little foxes destroying the vineyard is allegorical. The “vineyard” represents a relationship and the

“little foxes” represent the small things that ruin a relationship. Matthew Henry’s commentary described the little foxes this way: “The first risings of sinful thoughts and desires, the beginnings of trifling pursuits which waste the time, trifling visits, small departures from truth, whatever would admit some conformity to the world; all these, and many more, are little foxes which must be removed. This is a charge to believers to mortify their sinful appetites and passions, which are as little foxes, that destroy their graces and comforts, and crush good beginnings. Whatever we find a hinderance to us in that which is good, we must put away.”

The key is to always pay attention to the little things in your relationships. The little things do make a big difference!

Therefore…

• Always be kind – especially in little things

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (Eph. 4:32 ESV)

• Always live by the golden rule - especially in little things

“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” (Luke 6:31 NIV)

• Always outdo others in showing honor - especially in little things

“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” (Rom. 12:10 ESV)