There is an attitude that I developed that was not helpful at all in relationships. That attitude was based on a thinking that if I was right about something and you didn’t agree with it then not only were you wrong, but you needed to be shown the error of your ways and then convert to the right way for fear of staying in the darkness of ignorance or deception. It could be almost antagonistic at times expressing such an attitude and even at its lightest it could come across as condescending or patronising.
Confession is good for the soul and the bottom line is I was a jerk. (Waddaya mean nothing’s changed?!) Even if I was right – and in some cases I still am – it was still not a license to go around being the know-it-all to make you come across small. That’s hardly Christ-like behaviour. It hardly extends the compassion of Jesus Christ does it? I mean if anyone could have gone off on a I’m right and you’re wrong trip it would be Him and yet what does His attitude show? Meekness, humility, warmth, forgiveness, grace elements that are more in line with a constructive approach that pierces through issues that could divide to get to the root of what is preventing healthy relationships.
I’m still learning about that bit and coming to it without being nervous about compromising or tainting my holy, righteous robes with the filth of unbelievers. (That’s a bit of sarcasm, right there.) I’m actually getting into the fun of the mess even if it’s there for the Messiah to clean it up – it’s His job which He does rather well. At best all I can be is a signpost and the best way to be that is to reflect His character.
Just blogging.
That is all.
For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
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