Parents TAKING without returning.

[ChrisInHawaii]

Don't mean to BUG...but I just saw thi verse in Sojourner1's signature and thought it might be helpful

"Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing." --1 Peter 3:8,9

I'll keep praying for you guys, GP.

Aloha

 

[GPguy]

I don't have enough to support myself at the moment because I am always "supporting" my family for things that aren't even of financial stability... I've helped out willingly and gladly in terms of things that are of essential need, but as of recent, I've given for other things and was told it'd be returned at a present time... More has come forth as well and it is just poor Christian example and I'm tired of it. Also, it is as if I can not be an example to them because they say, "I am the son and not the parent"... Wow... Anyway, you're not a bother, Chris...

God Bless.

Jonathan

 

[ViaCrucis]

As a Christian, I think the commandment to lend expecting nothing back, and if asked for your jacket to give your shirt as well addresses things more than anything else.

This doesn't excuse poor behavior, but it does redirect the focus off of the offending other and onto you, and how you can respond in an appropriate and Christ-like manner.

As Christians we shouldn't seek re-compensation for grievances against us, but rather love, give, extend charity above measure; forgive all grievances and seek reconciliation.

If St. Joseph had stolen money from Jesus, how would our Lord have responded and worked things out?

-CryptoLutheran