Good morning! How are we faithing? Life has tons of distractions. Some require our attention and some do not. Some require repair and some do not. Some need addressing and some can legitimately be ignored. Which ones we should mess with and which ones can be discarded can be a difficult and frightening thing at times. It is prudent to remember what the Word teaches. Being ready in and out of season as the Word says doesn't mean just able to preach. Being open and receptive to that butt who's on the war path raging and carrying on at your job is listening to the nuances and seeing that they are hurting and not letting the manifestation of that hurt cloud the opportunity to present Christ-like demeanor. Correction may be needed but is it up to you or is it more profitable to stand calm and strong and reach out? I've been around people I wanted to slap the taste out of their mouths but it would solve nothing but more hurt and more animosity. We all have things in our life that can make us act weird so remembering that the guy on the attack may be in one of those episodes will keep us away from the "holier than thou" syndrome. Pointing out infractions in a timely and loving manner is not only wise and biblical but prudent for presenting Jesus in a manner that promotes real love and not correction for corrections sake. Wouldn't you rather have things pointed out with love and concern rather than a smack down?
Leviticus 19:17-18
'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD.
NAS
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, "I will repay evil";
Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.
NAS
Romans 12:19
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
NAS
Ephesians 4:31-32
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
NAS
Colossians 3:7-9
But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth.
NAS
Remember Kathy...remember Jessie...
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that teaches and sustains us. Lord forgive us when we get butt hurt and respond in kind to transgressions. Lord we want to act Christlike but are weak. Grant us the wisdom and the courage to be as you designed us to be. Open our eyes to others inner man and not the outer actions. Lord we desire to serve you and to lead others to you. We praise your name and it is in that name of Jesus we pray, amen
Leviticus 19:17-18
'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD.
NAS
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, "I will repay evil";
Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.
NAS
Romans 12:19
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
NAS
Ephesians 4:31-32
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
NAS
Colossians 3:7-9
But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth.
NAS
Remember Kathy...remember Jessie...
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that teaches and sustains us. Lord forgive us when we get butt hurt and respond in kind to transgressions. Lord we want to act Christlike but are weak. Grant us the wisdom and the courage to be as you designed us to be. Open our eyes to others inner man and not the outer actions. Lord we desire to serve you and to lead others to you. We praise your name and it is in that name of Jesus we pray, amen
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