I have no problem with people who don't care to shop at Wal-Mart. I don't blame them at all.
I admire people who produce most of their own food.
If you can afford all-green restaurants, salons, stores, more power to you!
If you have personal convictions about going to the movies, drinking pop or being on Facebook, then by all means live the way you feel led.
What I'm starting to really take issue with is when people feel a need to impress in a truly condescending way their personal preferences on others.
We're not talking moral issues here. We're talking about personal life choices we all make and how we make OTHERS feel who don't match up.
I think I'm noticing it more as I age, the tendency we have to be dogmatic about what's important to us...That's not all bad, but it can be hurtful and damaging to relationships around us when we start spouting off about any and everything that's not on our "approved" list. Especially between believers. I really doubt you'll win anyone over to your personal feelings on an issue without love being present.
It's just a thought.
To be clear, this is not aimed at any specific person or experience, just a conglomeration of conversations and situations.
I think the Lord is pointing this out in MY heart to remind me to let love guide my words and actions. To let Him be the Holy Spirit in others' lives and not take up that role.
Have a good morning, blogging friends.
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