Our character can be seen by the things we love in our life. The words do not mean very much if the actions do not match the words.
Hebrews 10:24 "and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,"
Those who are committed to holiness and a desire to grow will encourage challenge when it is needed. There is never a need for anger or defensiveness, when we are seeking to please the Lord.
Galatians 1:10 "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ."
Proverbs 29:25 "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe."
When we desire the approval of men, we will have a tendency to become defensive when we are corrected or rebuked. If we are concerned about pleasing God then there is no need to be defensive. We can dismiss without incident any wrong accusation, if the accusation is right, then we can go to the Lord repenting and desiring to be cleansed of the sin that is in our hearts.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Defensiveness is Usually a Sign of Pride in the Heart
Our character can be seen by the things we love in our life. The words do not mean very much if the actions do not match the words.
Hebrews 10:24 "and let us consider how to stimulate one
another to love and good deeds,"
Those who are committed to holiness and a desire to grow will encourage challenge when it is needed. There is never a need for anger or defensiveness, when we are seeking to please the Lord.
Galatians 1:10 "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ."
another to love and good deeds,"
Those who are committed to holiness and a desire to grow will encourage challenge when it is needed. There is never a need for anger or defensiveness, when we are seeking to please the Lord.
Galatians 1:10 "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ."
Proverbs 29:25 "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe."
When we desire the approval of men, we will have a tendency to become defensive when we are corrected or rebuked. If we are concerned about pleasing God then there is no need to be defensive. We can dismiss without incident any wrong accusation, if the accusation is right, then we can go to the Lord repenting and desiring to be cleansed of the sin that is in our hearts.
When we desire the approval of men, we will have a tendency to become defensive when we are corrected or rebuked. If we are concerned about pleasing God then there is no need to be defensive. We can dismiss without incident any wrong accusation, if the accusation is right, then we can go to the Lord repenting and desiring to be cleansed of the sin that is in our hearts.
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