7 January 2013
Philippians
2:1-2 So if there is any
encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the
Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind,
having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
There are those people who
because of various reasons need to dominate others and be in control, usually
as a result of past insecurities and failures. They find that when they are
insecure, afraid and unsure they take it out on those that are under their
authority or perceived authority. What often happens
the spouse is bullied into submission so that the other controls the situation.
As a Christian we need to
first recognise the behaviour within ourselves before we start to find fault
with others. When love is the dominant emotion and not fear and insecurity one
becomes able to allow the other to be who they are
without needing to control them. The natural flow of this love is being of the
same mind and slowly being in full accord with each other.
Be encouraged today to
recognise when you are starting to bully someone else.
David
Point to ponder: Love is more important than getting your own way.
Question to
consider: Are you a bully?
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