2 Corinthians 7:2 (ESV) — Make room in your hearts for us. We have wronged no
one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one.
NOTE: We are so
quick to find fault that we never stop to think what really happened. We see
people as enemies instead of broken children. We see actions as specifically
attacking us when we might have just got caught up in some emotional crossfire.
Yes, we deal with sinful creatures all around us, but we are also sinful
creatures. We need to show grace to those who hurt us. We need to pray. We need
to be kind and gentle. Harsh replies do no one any good. Rather than assuming
the worst of those we encounter, we should assume the best. "BUT," we
reply, "others do not do that to us!" So what? God is our judge, not
others. We seek to please him by obeying him and by loving others as ourselves.
We need to stop focusing on the fault of others, and start focusing on our own
response.
PRAYER: Father,
forgive us for your sin. Reveal to us when we harm others by our words or
innuendo. Help us to act as Jesus showed us.
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