We have been taught that serving others is to be like serving the Lord with good will. But if the other person is exhibiting anything but godly character, it can be difficult to react in benevolent kindness when polite requests are outnumbered by abrupt demands. But we have also been taught not to repay evil for evil…so what are we to do? The first thing is to hold your tongue, and as long as the person is in a safe situation, walk away…regain your composure and then and only then, go back. Why? Because in I Peter 3:10, Peter is quoting Psalm 34:12-16 where it urges us to bless others in order to obtain a blessing…and unkind remarks spoken out of frustration are not blessing to anyone…. you or the other person.
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