825) Being a member of the human race can be difficult. You never know how any encounter with others will go. There’re misunderstandings, misspoken words, not to mention jealousy, envy and more. If this is all there is as we interact with others, it would be understandable if we are tempted to withdraw from others.

The good news is, these interactions are not the only type; there are many positives, too. Proverbs 27:17 tells of one. It says that like iron sharpening iron, so can others “sharpen” us if we allow it. I wouldn’t think that being sharpened is always comfortable, but the result is good. We can all use this type of iron supplement.