I have been astounded at the unkind words thrown at each other by Christians over an extremely heated topic in my denomination.
It's like passion for our position explodes into our conversations and for a moment the gloves come off, we forget who we are, and words far more hurtful than the original topic come pouring out.
Why does this happen? How many topics really warrant this kind of passion?
Love is patient. Love is kind.
I believe we need balance between courage and kindness.
Courage to believe truth even when it is unpopular. Courage to fight for what is right. Coupled with kindness in our fingers, our speech, and most importantly our hearts.
Jesus said, "By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you love one another. "*
May it be so.
*John 13:35
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