Unity

“A gentle answer turns away wrath.” Proverbs 15:1

In many groups of believers there is at least one person who manages to rain on every parade.

You may or may not have to deal with this individual personally, but is there another Christian from whom you frequently receive sharp comments? And it is a challenge to respond kindly and honestly?

Reread Ephesians 4:2-6.

God wants you to be a peace keeper. Unity among those who corporately represent Him to the world is more important than personal vindication.

We must learn how to respond with a forgiving spirit.

It is the Holy Spirit Who helps us to respond gently.
“A gentile answer turns away wrath.” Proverbs 15:1
A gentile response keeps peace in the body of Christ and pleases Him.

This does not mean you cannot pray for a change in the one who offends - or go to them privately to share your concern and express genuine love.

Since right attitudes are born and nurtured in continual fellowship with Jesus Christ through the indwelling Holy Spirit, your resources are unlimited.

Face this challenge today. Forthrightly. Honestly.
Is this one of the hidden, even festering, experiences in your life?

Resolve this with God today. And as required by the Scriptures, make whatever reconciliations possible.

Discover the joy that is in this kind of freeing walk with God - and your brothers and sisters in Christ.