Comments on: Part 2: Justifiable Hostility

By: Merle

Merle — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:45:17 +0000

In reply to Stuart Swartzentruber. Thanks Stuart.

By: Stuart Swartzentruber

Stuart Swartzentruber — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 12:44:28 +0000

Thanks Merle. So good to be reminded of the way of Jesus. It is so easy to fall into sacrificing our love for people in order to win the argument or accomplish “godly” goals. I was challenged today.

By: Kevin Miller

Kevin Miller — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 14:14:28 +0000

Looking forward to more posts. Trying to be a better leader at home and in our community.

By: Josh Klassen

Josh Klassen — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:56:25 +0000

Thanks so much for these words Merle, we often confuse gentleness with weakness, when in fact gentleness is an intentional and powerful tool.

I appreciated the comment about Jesus separating systems he didn’t like from people he loved. I’ve certainly been guilty of using Jesus’ example of flipping tables in the temple to justify my hostility towards an individual over an issue, but Jesus flipped tables, not people.

Thank you for the challenge to continue looking at the example of Jesus and not just societal values or flawed interpretations of Jesus message.

By: Normand Roy

Normand Roy — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 02:46:05 +0000

As Christ followers we really need to think about what you wrote here before we act or speak in todays environment. It’s so easy to get caught up in the rhetoric that is happening today especially the politics. Jesus or the Apostles never got involved with the world but some folks think we have a responsibility to jump in with both feet.

By: Bob Depew

Bob Depew — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:58:54 +0000

Thanks for the great thoughts and wisdom .