Articulating Positions with Understanding, Strength and Grace.
Unfortunately many people, Right or Left leaning, resort to name calling and demeaning accusations. Others adopt the position of a party or another without understanding of the issue.
Most issues are complicated and are like a two edged sword cutting both ways. Understanding of the pros a cons of an issue is essential before we take a position. We should be able to share an opinion in such a manner that others can appreciate what we have said, even if they don't agree.
Meaningful dialog may start as a result. Sometimes things don't change but we have done our homework and it will show.
There is a scripture verse that I especially love. It is found in Proverbs. In the KJV as I learned it many years ago. Proverbs 25:11 "A Word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."
This verse is the antithesis of what is too often expressed in our political system.
Many Christians fall into the trap of not thoroughly grasping issues well and responding in anger. As Christians we able to be strong in our faith while exercising graciousness in our manner.
Let's do at least a modicum of research before speaking. Then we are able to articulate our responses well without rancor.
This verse is the antithesis of what is too often expressed in our political system.
Many Christians fall into the trap of not thoroughly grasping issues well and responding in anger. As Christians we able to be strong in our faith while exercising graciousness in our manner.
Let's do at least a modicum of research before speaking. Then we are able to articulate our responses well without rancor.
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