Fault Finding Attitude
If we would always recollect that we live among people who are imperfect, we
would not be in such a fever when we find our friends failings. The best of
men are men at their best and the best wax will always melt. The best
straight timber has knots in it, and the cleanest field of wheat has its
share of weeds.
The most careful driver one day upsets the cart; the cleverest cook spills a
little broth. Human beings like us all are full of faults, therefore we
ought to keep two beets and learn to bear and forbear with one another. (Col
3:12-17) "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender
mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one
another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave
you, so you also must do.
But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And
let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in
one body, and be thankful. Let the word of God dwell in you richly in all
wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever
you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks
to God the Father through Him."
Since we all live in glass houses, let none of us throw stones. Other
peoples’ imperfection shows us our own imperfection too. Therefore one sheep
is much like another. What we wish to see we shall see or think we see.
Faults are always thick where love is thin. A white cow is all black if your
eye chooses to make it so. As for our own faults, it would take a large
slate to hold the account of them but thank God, with all our faults He
loves us still if we are trusting
in His Son. Beloved, let us not be down hearted but hope to live and learn.
FOUR WAYS PEOPLE REACT TO OFFENSES
a) Some people internalize their anger and send it downward into a memory
bank that never forgets. This creates great pressure within and can result
in diseases and other problems.
B) Some people become rude without discussing the issues. This irritates the
other person and leaves him to draw his / her own conclusions about what the
problem may be.
C) Some people blow up and try to hurt the other person. This causes the
death of friendships, marriages, homes, business and cordial relationships.
D) Some people talk to one another about their feelings. Being careful not
to attack the dignity and worth of the other person. This leads to permanent
and healthy human relationships.
Beloved, how do you react to offences? Through godly or ungodly way?
Consider your ways! (Haggai 1:5) "Now therefore, thus says the LORD of
hosts: ‘Consider your ways!’"
Remember that you are loved and appreciated, Remain blessed,
Yours to reach this generation with the Gospel,
Dr. Daniel. O.C
Senior Pastor
DEEPER LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, SINGAPORE
DLCC Internet Ministry