Quote

So you know, I am busy when I begin a new year with a quote blog. I promise, I have more to say and countless unfinished drafts but… family first.

Here’s a quote I read on John Piper’s Facebook page today. I’ve often thought it. Glad someone (other than me) said it. It’s making me think…

“When you choose a church you are choosing the people you want to have around you when you die.” Arthur Holmes

So, I am going to turn it around… am I a person someone would want around when they are dying or would I be of comfort to a bereaved family. I am finding that tenderness and gentleness is lacking. Last I checked, gentleness was still a fruit of the spirit and yet, I am at times, hard pressed to find it. If you’re right about something but not gentle in your dealings with people, you’ve missed the boat. Being right doesn’t exempt you from the obligation of being kind and gentle with God’s people.

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