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Exposition
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be
kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people – I believe it is safe to say that anyone who
worships God and obeys Him is His servant. In a world where quietness or
meekness is regarded as a weakness, the servant of God is enjoined by Apostle Paul
to be a man of peace. Pascal said
kind words make people good natured, cold words freeze them, hot words scorch
them, bitter words make them bitter and wrathful words make them wrathful. Choose
your words carefully.
Some people look to pick a quarrel at every opportunity and there are people
who believe they have to reply every single perceived insult from friend or
foe. You are being encouraged to preserve the bond of peace. Quarrelling closes
the door to sharing the gospel. You should plan not to miss out on every opportunity
to share the gospel of Jesus Christ who is the Prince of Peace. Your patience
will be tested by people who are difficult. Do not give in to the voice that
wants you to respond with fire.
Deep inside you, there is an ability to teach even the most ignorant or
obstinate people the simplicity of the gospel. When you embrace the duty to
teach the newer believer the truth of the gospel, blessings will accrue into
your heavenly account.
Prayer
Help me
resist the temptation to always want the last say in every matter. I want to
follow the example of Jesus Christ who was as gentle as a lamb. As the devil
will always send its agents to cause trouble, I ask for a discerning spirit to
identify the wiles of the devil even before they manifest. Help me to abstain
from every form of evil. Help me to remember that people are watching me at all
times.
Help me to
be kind to all that I meet. Let my behaviour draw souls into the kingdom of
God.
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