Wednesday August 15 2012:
Colossians
4:5-6. “Live wisely among those who are
not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and
effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.”
I was taken out to brunch the
other morning. As we sat in the booth
waiting for our food, my companion, who is not a believer, overheard two men
who were sitting across from us. It
sounded like two pastors discussing other denominations.
In their conversation they proceeded to bad
mouth faiths which they were apparently not part of. The volume of their conversation was
distinctly audible and my companion was immediately negative towards
Christianity and especially these two men.
I believe they were Christians but in their zeal to defend their chosen
faith, they neglected to be sensitive to those around them. I believe the careless conversation of these
two individuals had a negative impact on my non-Christian friend and affirmed
his decision to remain a non-believer.
It taught me a valuable
lesson in sensitivity toward those around me whether I know them or not. I’m sure when we disagree with other
Christians, we voice our opinion but our conversation for strangers to hear
should be gracious and effective and generate positive attitudes towards others
who are following a Bible believing faith. Even the religions we disagree with
and perhaps don’t follow the Word of God, should be addressed with sensitivity
and discretion.
Prayer for
today: Dear Jesus, thank you for helping
me to be sensitive toward others. Help
me keep my conversation gracious and uplifting no matter where I am. I want to be more like you Jesus. When you spoke to the woman at the well, you
did not put her down or bad mouth her for her lifestyle. You simply told her where
to find peace and forgiveness. Help me
to show more Christian love to the friends and neighbors you have blessed me
with. In Jesus name, Amen.
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