Respond With Gentleness & Humility
How do you respond when someone wounds you? I don't mean physical wounds- we care for those as best we can. I'm talking about something deeper, something that hurts your feelings- an attack upon your performance or perhaps upon you as a person. Sometimes the words spoken are true. Sometimes they are completely false. At times the wound is given unintentionally, but often you are the target.
HOW DO YOU RESPOND? When it comes to your spiritual maturity, a LOW LEVEL response:
1) strikes back;
1) strikes back;
2) makes excuses;
3) lies; or, 4) blames others.
A HIGH LEVEL response:1) speaks gently;
2) does not argue or debate;3) confesses flaws;
4) asks forgiveness for any perceived wrongs; and,5) honestly commits to putting forth your best effort and self.
It looks like this: "I am so far from perfect and I just want to ask you to forgive me. Will you forgive me? I want you to know that I am genuinely committed to doing my best. I'm still learning."
The word of God says, "A gentle answer turns away wrath." Unfortunately, we will all be wounded at some time or another. Learn to respond with GENTLENESS and HUMILITY, and you will be blessed! -Pastor Brad
The word of God says, "A gentle answer turns away wrath." Unfortunately, we will all be wounded at some time or another. Learn to respond with GENTLENESS and HUMILITY, and you will be blessed! -Pastor Brad
Written on January 31, 2025
Posted in Daily Devotions