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“Something to Ponder …”
Categories: Shepherd's Corner“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.” Rom 12:17)
Despite our best intentions we occasionally say and do things that hurt others, even those (sometimes especially those) we love the most. Often our pride and fear – the same things that usually created the mess to begin with, keep us from properly making amends.
Pride tells us our hurtful words and actions are justified and we have nothing to apologize for. Fear tells us to protect our image or we will be disrespected, dominated, or deemed inadequate. The result of this pride and fear is a battle for control that only prolongs bad feelings and undermines the trust needed in a healthy relationship.
Scripture clearly teaches us to “be humble and not hold ourselves in higher esteem than others .” Phi 2:3 The combination of these two qualities - humility and strength - is called meekness. Let us be people that surrender our pride and apologize. It shows obedience, courage, humility, love, and strength.
