so we are looking at JESUS’ third beatitude about being meek and our actions or reactions in certain situations in life.
such as, how do you handle when someone disappoints you?
romans 14.1 (ms) welcome with open arms fellow believers who don't see things the way you do. and don't jump all over them every time they do or say something you don't agree with—even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. remember, they have their own history to deal with. treat them gently.
happiness comes when you can accept people who have not attained your level of perfection. they don't have to reach up to your standards to be loved.
galatians 6.1-2 (ms), if someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. you might be needing forgiveness before the day's out…share their burdens.
how do you react when somebody messes up there life? do you get excited about it? "i told you so! i could see it coming! only a fool would have done that. i wouldn't have been that dumb." do you have a secret sense of satisfaction when other people blow it?
meekness is when people disappoint you, you are gentle, not judgmental.
the one thing that angered JESUS most, more than anything else in life, was self-righteous religious people who were always judging others.
just a thought from the front porch…
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