How To Get Along!
"A friend loves at all times…. The one who
has knowledge uses words with restraint,
and whoever has understanding is
even-tempered."
Proverbs 17: 17, 27
It’s not always easy being with other Christians.
Yes, we’re brothers and sisters in Christ, and the
Bible stresses love and unity with children of God.
But some Christians simply rub us the wrong way.
They can hurt us, and we can disagree with them.
Sometimes the problem is our own impatience,
intolerance,
stubbornness, and pride. Remember,
in any church there are people with varying levels
of maturity.
Some are new believers, and some who have begun
attending may not yet know Christ. All this will cause
misunderstandings
among us. Remember, too, that it
is hard to know what’s going on in the life of another.
Sometimes we’re the object of misplaced anger.
Someone who snaps at you might be
struggling
with overwhelming problems that have created
frustration in the soul.
The
Bible gives timeless advice: “If it is possible,
as far as it depends on you, live at peace with
everyone” (Romans 12:18). What can you do
to be more even-tempered in relationships?
"Friendship is an irreplaceable gift in the life of
a Christian. Through the hurts we experience,
God exposes, changes, and sanctifies us."
Kelly Needham
