Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018
Topic: AVOID TALES AND NEGATIVITY
Text: Read: Psalm 41:6
Daily Bible Study: Num. 25-26; Mk. 8
“And if he come to see me he speaketh vanity…when he goeth abroad, he telleth it” (Ps. 41:6).
There are many reasons why people do what they do. Some people come to church today to seek a place of hope, love and kindness. They do not want a place filled with divisions, critics and gossips. There are, however, people who live their lives telling tales about other people. They listen and pretend to care, but are actually talebearers, judgmental and condemning.
Have you ever shared your heartache, burdens and deep feelings with another person in strict confidence, only to have them spread it all around? It is a sad thing when Christians carry tales and negativity. A faithful disciple of Jesus Christ should resist the temptation of gossips; revealing confidential information and spreading negativity about others. Negative tale-bearing causes great pain and hurt in the hearts of those affected. It weakens trust in the church and negatively affects the body of Christ.
So, what should we do when people confide in us? We should encourage them with words of hope from the Scriptures. We should pray with them and assure them that God will surely come to their aid. We can also encourage them to confess if it is necessary that they do so to be free from what troubles them. We should NEVER spread their confidential issues to others or discuss it carelessly, it should not be mentioned even when preaching or during public prayers – it seriously hurts and kills the spirit of unity, trust and love in the church.
Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to avoid gossips, tale bearing and every form of negative talks. Help us to encourage one another in difficult times and pray for others. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 69. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018
Topic: AVOID TALES AND NEGATIVITY
Text: Read: Psalm 41:6
Daily Bible Study: Num. 25-26; Mk. 8
“And if he come to see me he speaketh vanity…when he goeth abroad, he telleth it” (Ps. 41:6).
There are many reasons why people do what they do. Some people come to church today to seek a place of hope, love and kindness. They do not want a place filled with divisions, critics and gossips. There are, however, people who live their lives telling tales about other people. They listen and pretend to care, but are actually talebearers, judgmental and condemning.
Have you ever shared your heartache, burdens and deep feelings with another person in strict confidence, only to have them spread it all around? It is a sad thing when Christians carry tales and negativity. A faithful disciple of Jesus Christ should resist the temptation of gossips; revealing confidential information and spreading negativity about others. Negative tale-bearing causes great pain and hurt in the hearts of those affected. It weakens trust in the church and negatively affects the body of Christ.
So, what should we do when people confide in us? We should encourage them with words of hope from the Scriptures. We should pray with them and assure them that God will surely come to their aid. We can also encourage them to confess if it is necessary that they do so to be free from what troubles them. We should NEVER spread their confidential issues to others or discuss it carelessly, it should not be mentioned even when preaching or during public prayers – it seriously hurts and kills the spirit of unity, trust and love in the church.
Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to avoid gossips, tale bearing and every form of negative talks. Help us to encourage one another in difficult times and pray for others. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 69. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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