Matthew 12:35-37 (NKJV) "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
I've said things to others in these forums that shouldn't have been said, setting a poor example of what it means to be a Christian. I feel shame because of it. But I can't change the past. I can only do my best to do what is right from here on. And hopefully, I will honor God by being a light to others.
Why am I telling you this? Because it is easy to become mean-spirited in places such as these (forums). Someone says something you don't like, you get offended and feel the need to retaliate. But you don't need to go there. You don't even need to say a thing to them.
James 1:19 (NKJV) "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath"
Proverbs 15:1 (NKJV) "A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger."
No doubt you will encounter abusive people in forums. People who will be judgmental, rude, and condescending towards you. Some may even follow you around from thread to thread, looking to pick a fight with you.
Don't fight back. That's what the devil wants. Instead, take the high road, and move on.
Remember who you represent: What would Jesus do? This is what you need to ask yourself before responding to anyone.
Spend time each day examining how Jesus behaved towards others (as recorded in the gospels). Do as He did. You can never go wrong following Jesus' example.
Matthew 5:9 (WEB) "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God."
I've said things to others in these forums that shouldn't have been said, setting a poor example of what it means to be a Christian. I feel shame because of it. But I can't change the past. I can only do my best to do what is right from here on. And hopefully, I will honor God by being a light to others.
Why am I telling you this? Because it is easy to become mean-spirited in places such as these (forums). Someone says something you don't like, you get offended and feel the need to retaliate. But you don't need to go there. You don't even need to say a thing to them.
James 1:19 (NKJV) "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath"
Proverbs 15:1 (NKJV) "A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger."
No doubt you will encounter abusive people in forums. People who will be judgmental, rude, and condescending towards you. Some may even follow you around from thread to thread, looking to pick a fight with you.
Don't fight back. That's what the devil wants. Instead, take the high road, and move on.
Remember who you represent: What would Jesus do? This is what you need to ask yourself before responding to anyone.
Spend time each day examining how Jesus behaved towards others (as recorded in the gospels). Do as He did. You can never go wrong following Jesus' example.
Matthew 5:9 (WEB) "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God."
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