This session might offend some and for that I take responsibility. I do not ask you to pardon nor excuse my discussion herein because I believe it truly helpful and necessary. As well, I make no apologies for what I am about to lay forth for it, when received and understood will assist people in their real and everyday lives.
In recent pop culture, there is an expression. This expression describes a person {usually a woman} who, although may not at the moment be doing anything contrary, has a face that appears to have malice and wicked intent lying just under the surface.
This is what is known as the “Resting &*$!@# face”
I know my mention of this might have provoked a chuckle, or a shocked gasp but what I am attempting to do is help us all understand the actual cause of that face. And let me assure you- it is a real thing!
The reasonable and straightforward among you might aver that the reason someone’s face would appear this way is because they are not a nice person and they are unable to effectively hide it.
I would agree with you but what is it exactly that causes this physical response? And why is it important to know about?
According to Proverbs 25:23, this type of countenance is caused by a backbiting tongue.
Indeed, the verse reads like this: “ The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.” NKJV.
A backbiting tongue, simply put, referrers to a person who will speak badly of a person who is not in the room. They are also what is known as “two-face.” In reference to the way that they portray kindness and friendship in the presence of a person and then hatred and disrespect for that same person when they are absent.
Thus, a person who is a backbiter will develop an angry face, or as we would call it, a “resting &*$!@# face!”
Understanding this is important for two reasons. First, we can use this evidence as a way to discern how close we become to a person like this or how much we share with them. Second, we can save ourselves from developing this aging facial appearance by controlling our tongues and ceasing our backbiting.
Thank you for tuning into this week’s session and remember that I love you and that Jesus loves you!!
Be blessed to be a blessing-
Wednesday
In this session, I used this song:
“Sudden Rush” by Dream Cave
