"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other." (Galatians 5:25-26)
It is quite amazing how one can transform from acceptance to disgust. I don't quite understand how Christ would be approving of such judgmental actions? When one turns oneself over to the Lord, in both body and Spirit, then one is to be as Christ was; accepting, loving, kind, charitable, empathetic. It is a blindness to condemn another person for actions that have been consistent with ones own. When one begins to see others in a hostile manner, one must remember to reflect inward and remind ones self of who they once were...it's a long way down and the fall will hurt.
I choose to turn the other cheek, allowing to let one grow and blossom. For Christ also tells us "Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord frogave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Colossians 3:12-14)
And as a reminder to my imperfect self... "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." (Ephesians 4:29)
Blessings, Peace and Charity...
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