I was informed today of something someone had said that offended me and made me upset. I think I was (and still am) justified at my upsetness and offense. I really would like to talk about this person and gripe about this person and the comments made.
I cannot do that at this time, unfortunately. My friend who I would normally email back and forth about these types of things was too busy earlier on, and I currently have had enough time to think it over and realize it would be a bad idea, and close to, if not exactly like gossiping.
Here is the reason I bring it up. Does anyone have any verses to think about or meditate on when situations like this come up? I probably shouldn't go around thinking mean things about people, and it's someone I interact with pretty much daily, so it might come out somehow if it's not dealt with. The comment was not directed at me, but at a group of people of which I am a part. I am taking it personally, and actually hoping to use it to motivate me to make some changes. So ideally something good will come of it, but it still stings a bit that it was said in the first place.
Anyway, suggestions are welcome, I appreciate it.
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Boy, do I. What a wonderful reminder to myself about the blessing that comes from overlooking others' sins to promote unity. And of course, all the ways I've sinned against somebody else...
Most important of all, continue to show a deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 NLT
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate?
Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:1-3 NLT
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
Ephesians 4:2-3
Ephesians 4:31-32. I use it a lot.
The texts I would think would be helpful depends on the situation....the validity of what is said, and your own heart before the Lord.
So many variables on how to deal with what.....
#1 Is the person a professing believer or not?
#2 Are you being sensitive and at least attempting to read into their heart about WHY they might have said what was said. (is there hurt in them? Because hurt people - hurt people)
#3 Thinking about the cross and the empty tomb and all that you've been forgiven and meditating on that until you are broken, you will find it easy (easier)to overlook an offense. (For all of the reasons God has to hate us and cast us into hell for our rebellion and sin, yet while were were still sinners, Christ died for us - yikes)
Prov 19:11
"Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense."
James 1:19-20
"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls."
I love you sister....though my post is late.......I hope that this situation has given you strength to love as we are loved by the Father......
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