Throughout the course of our lives people may do things that we don’t appreciate; and while we may not be able to control what other people do or direct toward us, we can control the way that we respond to what they do. “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.” – Ephesians 4:26-27. Today’s blog entry is titled “Respond The Right Way”.
As we live our lives each day, it’s important to remember that we should continually represent Jesus Christ. This doesn’t mean that we won’t make mistakes, however we should be giving the best effort that we can as we serve Jesus. There are a lot of people in this world, and there is a good chance that you will come across someone at some point who says or does something that upsets you. It’s during these times that it’s important to remember that we still need to keep our composure. We shouldn’t allow our emotions to cause us to act in a way that does not honor God. If we have a negative exchange with someone, it’s a good idea to honestly take a look at what we could have done that contributed to the person acting the way they did in the first place. Sometimes we may have done something wrong that resulted in them acting the way they did… While there may be other times that we didn’t do anything wrong to the person, yet they have an issue with us due to their own personal insecurities, or they may be having a rough day in general and acting mean towards everyone they encounter during that period of time. If we have done something wrong that led to them acting the way they did, we should acknowledge the mistake, apologize and avoid making that same mistake again. If we haven’t wronged them in any way, it’s still important to respond in love, and not act out of character.
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
If we’re upset as a result of something someone has done to us, it may not always be a good idea to say the first thing that comes to mind. It’s important to think before we speak, and not allow our emotions to cause us to say or do something that we would later regret. In some situations the right response can help diffuse a situation that otherwise would have been a lot worse. So as we continue to grow in our walk with Jesus Christ, let us choose our words wisely. Don’t allow another individual to cause you to respond in a way that is not pleasing to God.
“ For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 2:16
As we live our lives each day, it’s important to remember that we should continually represent Jesus Christ. This doesn’t mean that we won’t make mistakes, however we should be giving the best effort that we can as we serve Jesus. There are a lot of people in this world, and there is a good chance that you will come across someone at some point who says or does something that upsets you. It’s during these times that it’s important to remember that we still need to keep our composure. We shouldn’t allow our emotions to cause us to act in a way that does not honor God. If we have a negative exchange with someone, it’s a good idea to honestly take a look at what we could have done that contributed to the person acting the way they did in the first place. Sometimes we may have done something wrong that resulted in them acting the way they did… While there may be other times that we didn’t do anything wrong to the person, yet they have an issue with us due to their own personal insecurities, or they may be having a rough day in general and acting mean towards everyone they encounter during that period of time. If we have done something wrong that led to them acting the way they did, we should acknowledge the mistake, apologize and avoid making that same mistake again. If we haven’t wronged them in any way, it’s still important to respond in love, and not act out of character.
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
If we’re upset as a result of something someone has done to us, it may not always be a good idea to say the first thing that comes to mind. It’s important to think before we speak, and not allow our emotions to cause us to say or do something that we would later regret. In some situations the right response can help diffuse a situation that otherwise would have been a lot worse. So as we continue to grow in our walk with Jesus Christ, let us choose our words wisely. Don’t allow another individual to cause you to respond in a way that is not pleasing to God.
“ For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 2:16