"This Isn't Gossip"
I wanted better, calmer, more purposeful behavior to define my life with only the occasional outburst of immaturity.
Season 4, Episode 37 · "This Isn't Gossip"
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The story behind the idea
If you want more Bible passages behind the discussion, you can tune in to the Lindell Church next week. More crucially, if you have some thoughts you would like to contribute to this topic or some powerful passages that have helped you, then please share those with me this week.
What stands out
I wanted better, calmer, more purposeful behavior to define my life with only the occasional outburst of immaturity. For me, it came down to this short sentence that I will break into three phrases.
Why it matters
I know for a fact that this really annoys certain people in my life.
A faithful way forward
If you happen to doubt me, there are plenty of witnesses, including his wife and my own. As you can see, that didn't take long to clear up by a one on one conversation, but of course the other man is immediately apologetic for what he said. He goes on to explain how he didn't mean for it to become such a big deal, and now he sees that he should have just pulled into the parking lot that night to try and help. The preacher proceeds to grab one of the feather pillows off of the couch in his office.
Put it into practice
At least that ought to play in as an element in everywhere we go and what we do and the words that come out of our mouths. How does sharing this information service the will of God and assist Him in trying to bless these people? This is great because it pushes us past just subjectively saying, Yes, I think this is helpful. It makes us argue why, in the eyes of God, I'm going to speak on this topic or about these people.
Take the idea with you.
- 01What idea from this study most needs my attention right now?
- 02Where does this challenge the way I am currently thinking or living?
- 03What is one faithful step I can take this week?
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