A servant of The Lord must not quarrel, but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach and be patient with difficult people.
2 Timothy 2:24
NLT Bible
During the course of our lives, we will most certainly encounter people who are different.....in their faith and beliefs, their outlook on life and their temperament. As children of God, we should never argue, quarrel or belittle anyone for their beliefs, but should always show respect. We are urged to be kind, patient and gentle with everyone, but especially those who are difficult and aggressive and don't share our beliefs. We must never argue or force our beliefs on them, but should always let our lives be our testimony. God's love should be evident in everything we say and do.
Arguing and quarrelling is ungodly and only drives the other person away from God. So many times, believers can seem condescending and self righteous in their dealings with people of different faiths, when what they really need to see is love and humility in our lives. If we really want to share the truth of God's Word, we need to do it in a calm and gentle manner and with the right spirit. Arguing is never the way to share our faith. If people are receptive to what we have to say, we are to share with love and compassion and pray for God to work in their lives. He is the only one who has the power to change lives, but we can be the conduit for that change by the way we react to those around us.
Thank you Lord for Your love. Help me to treat others with respect, kindness and compassion. Let me never belittle anyone because of their differences. I pray that my life will reflect you, Lord and that others will come to know you as Saviour and Lord. I love you Jesus. Amen!
Be Blessed!
Lydia
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