We live in such a vocal culture. Which, don’t get me wrong, is and can be an amazing thing! But though speaking out often begins with beautiful intent, it seems to repeatedly lead to horrible division. It seems like people are more interested in having their voices heard than actually solving problems, being right, rather than doing right. It seems to be the hardest thing to love some one, and yet completely disagree.
Why is that?
There is a time to draw clear lines between good and evil. But often, at least for me, I realize I am taking things way too personally, haha. And I think we all know how loud wounded pride is.
We read into people’s words to justify our complaining, assume people’s meaning without asking questions or giving them the briefest second to explain. Our language is polarizing and unclear. Social media influences our opinions and motives as we jump from one band wagon to the next.
And for what? Isn’t change meant to be for the bettering of our lives and the lives of our fellow humans? If the point of all of this is for their good and growth, why are we so impatient, non-compassionate, judgmental, quick tempered?
I wonder what would happen if we were, “quick to listen and slow to speak”(James 1:19).
God forbid, we might actually see someone else’s perspective, and develop and understanding and compassionate heart. 😉
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