Luke 6:30-31
“Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.”
It is easy to become so preoccupied with our own life that we forget about those around us. When we pause to recall a time in which we were treated unfairly or given an insult of some kind, our natural reaction is to retaliate.
The person who treated us unfairly may not even be aware that they have done so. Perhaps they may have been given a promotion that you felt you deserved. While they celebrated their promotion, you felt rejected and betrayed. Reliving such a situation you may have felt justified in showing a bitter attitude toward them. The other person may be bewildered by your negative reaction toward them.
This type of behavior is certainly not the way a Christian should behave. There will be times in our life when we will be treated in a cruel fashion. The way we react will say more about our spiritual maturity than hundreds of sermons.
My prayer is that you and I will start living the way the Lord desires. That means giving up our tender feelings to the Lord and refusing to show a contrary attitude, even when we are hurt to the core. SHOW A CHRIST-LIKE ATTITUDE!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil