If we could only accept one another in all the different views and opinions that are out there, what a different place this world would be.
We all have an opinion. Nothing wrong with that. Nothing wrong with stating our opinion. What is bad is when we expect everyone else to go along with our opinion.
That is when all kinds of arguing and hard feelings happen.
We all are free to have our opinion yet we should accept the fact that not everyone will agree. Keep in mind our opinion may not be right and our opinion may change over time.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion and being free to state their opinion, but remember it is only one opinion. We should not expect everyone to go along and we should not get mad when others have differing opinions.
Accept one another and the unique ways God created us. Love and accept those who see things differently. That does not always mean we agree or condone what others do but we are not going to always agree on everything anyway.
We are to love God and love one another, and as the bible mentions to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, attend to your own business and work with your hands.
We should not worry that others see things differently. We should not get mad and fight and argue trying to convince people to see things our way.
If you are a follower of Christ then follow him the way you feel he is leading you. If you are not a follower of Christ or do not believe in gods at all, follow your heart and do not try to force your views on others.
I believe God is big enough to work in each of us as he sees best. Rather than worry about forcing our opinions and views on others, accept the fact that we are all different. Love others and respect one another despite the differences.
Great piece, Jim, thanks. I like to remember that God causes the sun to shine on the ‘righteous’ and the ‘unrighteous’ alike. As long as a person’s heart is turned towards Him, He honours that, and He is forbearing enough to cope with our differences far better than we ourselves do.
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Thanks Tony . Good comment.
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I love this my friend
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Thanks Tony. Hope you and the family are doing good.
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Yeah. Right on! This needs to be taught to us as children. I think that would help a lot if it were drummed in to us while we were growing up.
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Good idea. I’m sure it would be a help. Thanks jem.
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