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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Tuesday; May 27, 2008

 

          Are we easy to get along with?  There are a lot of criteria by which we judge successful living; but, rarely do we reflect upon this one.  Often we assess the amount of money we have, the position we hold in our company or even the status we have the community; but, when was the last time we reflected upon this part of our personality?

          Interestingly enough, when other people view us, our approachability and agreeability are often the first characteristics that come to mind.  Ask someone about another person and they will often assess them – not by how much money they have; but, if they are friendly or ornery.  Your neighbors might not know what we do at our jobs; but, they know if we are jovial or crotchety.

          Thousands of years ago, a wise man observed, “Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, but any fool will quarrel.”  (Proverbs 20:3)  Are we quick with a sharp tongue or a kind word?  Are we known for a smile or a sneer?  Do we spend more of our time arguing or agreeing?  Remember, it’s not just our community watching us, it’s also our Creator.

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

 

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