Relationships

During life's journey, we have relationships with many people. Some develop into close companionships, while others remain only casual. Since we are continually dealing with other individuals, there are times when the travel is rough and bumpy. There will always be differences of opinions, viewpoints and ideas. Not everyone will totally be in agreement at all times. What should we do? Our initial thought is to belittle the other person's opinion or get upset because they disagree with us. That doesn't help much.

* Remember that everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion (good or bad, right or wrong).
* Don't get into arguments that could affect our long term relationship.
* Take the attitude of agreeing to disagree.
* Don't hold hard feelings.
* Be willing to let the other individual express their own thoughts and you go on with life.
* Don't worry about it.
* Enjoy life's relationships.

Have a good day!
Love,
Dad


"In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current." ~Thomas Jefferson

In this postmodern world where truth is believed to be subjective, we must stand out (notice I said "stand out") for what is Truth. It is Truth that there is a God who expects complete righteousness to enter into Heaven. It is Truth that we are fallen men and cannot enter into Heaven on our own merit (no matter how "good" a life we think we live). It is Truth that Christ became man, lived a completely sinless life as a man, died a sacrificial death on the cross to be the perfect atonement for the sins of man, and beat death by raising from the grave. It is Truth that this passes all knowledge. It is Truth that we can only be saved from our sins and enter into an eternal relationship with Christ by believing on these Truths. It is Truth that you can only believe on these Truths if the Holy Spirit opens your eyes to see and your ears to hear. Do you know the truth?

"Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:31-32)

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

"that we may be no longer children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error; but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ;" (Eph 4:14-15)

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." (Phi 4:8)

Finally, when discussing the truth with others, know that if they are blind, they are no different from the postmodernist who believes that truth is subjective. Don't beat one over the head with it, but as Paul says, speak the truth in love and leave it to the Spirit to do the work. Be a beacon of light in the world. When others see you, is there something different about you? We know that actions speak louder than words. If you live a life worthy of your calling, there will be nothing that you have to prove.