29 January 2013
Titus
3:1-2 Remind them to be submissive to
rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for any honest work, to
speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect
courtesy toward all men.
Have you ever walked into a
room and said ‘good morning’ and the person you greet does not even
look up, and just grunts some noise? There are just some people no matter what
find nothing to admire, everything is never good enough, and no matter how you
try to please them, they just remain their miserable selves. Now this is fine
if you could just leave them and allow them to be their miserable selves, the
problem is that they are in community with you, either at work or at home.
Sadly depression is
contagious, negativity erodes goodwill and despondency kills hope, and if you
allow these people to continue in your space before long you grunt just like
they do. We all need to take stock of how our behaviour affects others around
us, and the effect of our behaviour determines the response that others have
towards us. We need to separate ourselves from those that steal our hope and
destroy our cheerfulness, for they are like blotting paper and before you know
where you are you are dry in the spirit.
Be encouraged to be
cheerful and greet one another with the love of Jesus Christ.
David
Point to ponder: God loves a cheerful heart .
Question to
consider: Are you naturally miserable or are you that for effect?
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