2 Timothy 2:23-26 (KJV)
“23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.”
We may win the argument in strife filled conversations; however, we lose the war in winning the heart of the person we argue with. Relationship is more important than proving we are right and they are wrong. We serve the prince of peace, of which, we should reflect His peace.
Being wise as serpents and harmless as a dove comes into focus (Matthew 10:16). This takes tremendous conscious effort; conscious of where those opposing themselves are, and the understanding they need to be heard.
So, “Speedy” slow down and think about the pain sounding off in the self-destructive person needing grace from us as much as they need it from God.
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