Let Calmness Lay Great Offences to Rest
If you defend yourself against such an unbelieving person, he cannot understand you because he doesn’t think like you. So, if you shut up, it prevents you from giving him a basis to say evil things about you.
Do Not Provoke Your Children to Wrath
Many parents don’t understand that children are a heritage from the Lord (see Psalm 127:3). So they treat them as if they own them, even when they’re adults. Now, when your child is very tender, you must train him in God’s ways, disciplining him more strictly. But as the child grows into adulthood, don’t dominate their lives, especially when they are workers. If that happens, it’s really frustrating.
Your Inner Fortitude Will Be Tested
Child of God, don’t follow what the worldly people say about life. Try this; try that. No! Live by the structures and systems God has helped you to build around you life based on you revelation of God’s Word.
Delay Your Responses to People’s Talks
Delay your responses to people’s talks. Have a receiving mindset because that will give you ample time to judge situations carefully, even before speaking out your verdict.
A Way To Prevent Quarrels
Quarrelling doesn’t glorify God because it shows you lack self-control, which is a fruit of the Spirit (see Galatians 5:2-23). Therefore, be mindful of those you move around with in your life.
Are You Judging Others Unconsciously?
It’s easy to find faults and mistakes in others’ lives, but it’s much harder to see our own wrongdoings. As Christians, we are called to love our neighbours and to live a humble life that will make people see Christ in us. That includes avoiding judgment and condemnation of others.
The Wrath of Man Does Not Produce The Righteousness of God
Harbouring offences in your heart to the point that they affect your actions would make you live a contradictory life. Why? Because the Sprit of God dwells in it. That’s why the wrath of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
A Man’s Life Is A Reflection Of What Is In His Heart
A man’s life is a reflection of what is in his heart. And that would mean we should check the things stored in our hearts, especially offences. It should be good and good alone – not evil.
Leave Room For God’s Wrath
There are laws in every country. Taking matters into your own hands to do evil against someone might end you in jail. Even if not, it might cause a break in a godly relationship such that it may be hard for you to recover again. Let your pain build forgiveness in your heart
Don’t Entertain Conflict In Your Life
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Don’t Get Angry At Those Who Rebuke You
Don’t get angry at the people who rebuke you for your wrongs, especially the believers. Even if you do, reconcile with them as soon as possible. These are the people who really love you despite your faults and shortcomings. Cherish them because such people are hard to find.
How To Prevent Strife
Emphasising forgiveness is very important in our relationships with one another. No matter what you do, people will offend you. However, Colossians 3:13 tells us to forgive others as Christ has also forgiven us. Note that there are no conditions attached to that scripture. Your point may be correct, but to prevent strife and promote peace, lay aside what makes you think you’re right and forgive your offender.