It's hard when someone says something and you know the answer. It seems you are just bursting to make a comment, yet to do so will bring on a contest. For some of us breaking the habit of "one upping someone" takes time. We don't even realize we are doing it until we notice other's doing it and it gets on our nerves! Everybody has there own opinion. Many times we want to offer advice, even though we weren't asked for it. That is where discernment comes into play.
We must realize that everything is relative! For instance one person's pain level may be very high, while another's is low. Which is which? No one knows for sure. Some folks just aren't happy unless they vent. They are sure their situation was the best or the worst or the most painful, etc. During those times it is best to keep your cool and speak a kind word. That is where self-control and prayer comes in.
Remember, Satan uses people to get to you. He wants you to have flares of anger. He wants to destroy your peace and joy. We are constantly in spiritual warfare, and our battles must be fought by the spirit and not by the flesh.
*Proverbs 17:28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
*A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
*Galatians 5:22-23But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
*Ephesians 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
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