Read theses notes today. I so needed to be reminded and repent.
“Bildad speaks harshly to his friend’s complaint: “How long will you say these things, and the words of your mouth be a great wind?” (v. 2).
The Bible tells us that, “a bruised reed [my servant] will not break” (Isa. 42:3; Matt. 12:20). “Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling.” Whenever we find ourselves getting exasperated, or plain mad, at someone we think needs to be “straightened out,” we should consider whether we need to wait awhile before responding to them. Not only will we probably make things worse if we speak from impatience, but God has been patient with us in the gospel, giving us all the more reason to be patient with others (Matt. 18:23–35).”
Read theses notes today. I so needed to be reminded and repent.
“Bildad speaks harshly to his friend’s complaint: “How long will you say these things, and the words of your mouth be a great wind?” (v. 2).
The Bible tells us that, “a bruised reed [my servant] will not break” (Isa. 42:3; Matt. 12:20). “Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling.” Whenever we find ourselves getting exasperated, or plain mad, at someone we think needs to be “straightened out,” we should consider whether we need to wait awhile before responding to them. Not only will we probably make things worse if we speak from impatience, but God has been patient with us in the gospel, giving us all the more reason to be patient with others (Matt. 18:23–35).”
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