I have learned over time, and still learning, that not dealing too harshly with others keeps the door open for dialogue and a change of heart and direction with the person I am at odds with—this is a general statement.
In my excitement over Trump being sworn in, a close relative questioned my dedication to “the Truth of Jesus” because of …
I have learned over time, and still learning, that not dealing too harshly with others keeps the door open for dialogue and a change of heart and direction with the person I am at odds with—this is a general statement.
In my excitement over Trump being sworn in, a close relative questioned my dedication to “the Truth of Jesus” because of Trump’s past and present immorality—and showed pictures and said he paid off a porn star he had an affair with. I did not give an answer last night, because of pain it caused me, as if I have approved of Trump’s openly immoral behavior—so I am silent, until my response can be given without anger or harshness. This might not be what you are talking about, but it’s what I struggle with.
I love this person dearly, and I have found that anger destroys relationships, and may God forbid I do that on my side, but I will not compromise Jesus for my relative or for Trump. If circumstances cause me to choose between a relationship with my relative, Trump, and Jesus, I’ll keep Jesus and lose the other two. If Trump begins to turn from Christ, I will not and cannot walk with him. Somehow I need to be able to communicate that to my relative in the proper tone and heart—God is still working on me, and He said that the work He began in me He will finish—therein lies my hope, and the hope I must give to others. God bless you James Goodrich.
I have learned over time, and still learning, that not dealing too harshly with others keeps the door open for dialogue and a change of heart and direction with the person I am at odds with—this is a general statement.
In my excitement over Trump being sworn in, a close relative questioned my dedication to “the Truth of Jesus” because of Trump’s past and present immorality—and showed pictures and said he paid off a porn star he had an affair with. I did not give an answer last night, because of pain it caused me, as if I have approved of Trump’s openly immoral behavior—so I am silent, until my response can be given without anger or harshness. This might not be what you are talking about, but it’s what I struggle with.
I love this person dearly, and I have found that anger destroys relationships, and may God forbid I do that on my side, but I will not compromise Jesus for my relative or for Trump. If circumstances cause me to choose between a relationship with my relative, Trump, and Jesus, I’ll keep Jesus and lose the other two. If Trump begins to turn from Christ, I will not and cannot walk with him. Somehow I need to be able to communicate that to my relative in the proper tone and heart—God is still working on me, and He said that the work He began in me He will finish—therein lies my hope, and the hope I must give to others. God bless you James Goodrich.
Thank you CQL!