So I was on my way back from class and I walked past four people who blew their cigarette smoke in my face. They didn't do it on purpose of course, they didn't even know that it bothered me. Oh but it did!!!! I wanted to punch them in the face. I was so mad. But I didn't say anything. I just let it go. I mean they're not going to stop smoking just because it upset me.
Well I got to thinking about this spiritually. The world is full of people living in sin. It bothers me. Everyday I see people who are living in sin, yet do I ever say anything to them? No. They aren't doing it to purposely aggravate me. They don't even know it bothers me. But what if they did??? I'm sure if I told those people not to smoke in my face they would probably say they were sorry, they probably would try to avoid doing it again. Some might not, but I like to think most would.
What if I told the people who were living in sin what I really thought? I mean, I'm not going to yell at them or damn them to Hell.... but what if I just said, "Hey, that bothers me. Could you not do that around me?" You know what? I think it would make a difference. It might even change their life.
Ephesians 4:15 says to speak all things in love that we might grow in Christ.
If I'm trying to make a difference in this world I may as well go ahead and start doing it... right?
Whoaa girl...we just discussed this on the way to class! Sheesh, your correlation to Christ is amazing. I loved that post, so so true! We should all be more adament about our faith and the fact that our "silence" is basically sending people to hell. It's our job. Great post, love you!!
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