Commit to Loving the Brethren
Commit to loving the brethren despite what some of them do against you. And know that you came to Christ by faith. So don’t let that faith stand in how people treat you.
Love Does Not Keep Record of Wrongs
The Bible says clearly in 1 Corinthians 13:5 that love keeps no record of wrongs. When you read the New King James Version of that part of the scripture, it uses “think no evil” in place of “keeps no record of wrongs.” What does that mean? It implies that when you keep remembering the offences your offenders do to you, the spirit of vengeance will keep bombarding your mind with evil things to do to pay back evil to your offenders. Think about that for a moment!
Be Merciful to Others
Whether you like it or not, someone will always do something against you, both in your presence or absence, even if you’ve done nothing wrong. When such people are caught, first be merciful to them before you give out the right punishment to them (if you have the authority) to make them desist from such acts.
Jesus Provided A Formula for Handling Offences
Offences are a part of life. We will all be offended by others at some point, and we will all offend others at some point. It is crucial to know how to handle offences in a biblical way.
There’s a Due Season to Reap Our Labour of Good Works
In Galatians 6:9, the Bible urges us to continue doing good to people as Christians without growing weary. But why? Because there’s a due season to reap our labour of good works.
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.
Are You Happy to Go to Church?
Are you letting what you’re going through or something unfortunate that happened to you to overshadow the joy of God’s presence in your life? Repent, friend.
Don’t be a Fault-finding Leader
Don’t be a fault-finding leader of your team. Understand that they are not as competent as you think. Neither do they always know your reason for making some decisions. Give everyone the space to voice out one’s ideas. It fosters great team communication, which is essential for teamwork productivity.
Let the Peace of God Rule in Your Hearts
Go for peace rather than arguments; for you were called unto peace in the body of Christ, not to the world.
Think Well of Your Enemies
You might have strong reasons to speak harsh words against those who attack the anointing upon your life to do God’s work in peace. But Assume the place of love and forgive them. Think well of your enemies. Don’t wish them to fall, although they deserve it.
It Is Better to Suffer for Doing Good
The Word says it is better to suffer for doing good if it’s God’s will rather than doing evil (see 1 Peter 3:17). So, beyond the wailings you’re suffering, commit to following God’s ways.
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.