Have you ever been in a situation where you found your foot or perhaps witnessed another put their foot in their proverbial mouth? Depending upon the context of the situation it can be humorous, but more than likely it can be uncomfortable for all parties involved.
What do you do when that happens? What do you do when one’s reputation is overshadowing the possible well-intentioned motivation perhaps inappropriate timing? You remember to lead with love and share grace. Only God knows the heart and it is not what man says about a person that counts, it what He, the creator of all humanity , knows about them.
I have been recently challenged by His Word and Spirit to take care of the bride. The bride being all of my fellow believers; my brothers and sisters who have answered the call of Christ in their hearts. We believe. We believe in His death, burial and resurrection done out of love for you and me.
We “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” ( Romans 12:16). Meaning, we don’t think it couldn’t happen to us or that it has never been us. We seek peace and reconciliation. We seek Christ and His love in them.
We remove the shadow of the reputation and choose the better thing. We seek to remove the “shame” and ought by going to them directly. His word says, “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.” ( Matthew 18:15).
Therefore, we don’t judge the foot, but rather help each other, in love, the part we all play. We pray rather than criticize. We offer a better path in humility and sincere love; devoted to the growth and the beauty of the bride.
Father, you know I don’t always do this, but it is my desire because it is your desire. Lord, let me see in others what You see and honor them in love. May I extend grace to myself and others, caring about character, Yours, rather than what men think. In Jesus name. Amen
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