“We know that we have passed out of death into life,
because we love the brethren.” 1 John 3:14
Many Christians stand up loyally for what is right, yet by
the hardness of their attitude they offend against love. They have grown
obsessive about righteousness, but deficient in charity. True, as Christians we
should never compromise over the righteousness of God, but at the same time we
should not strive with others.
Men and women are won by love, not by its opposite. In
your contact with people, do not offend them. It is necessary, certainly, for
you to obey God and not tone down his commands, but this should not lead you to
offend your fellow-men by your attitude or your words. Hard inflexibility
should give way in you to meekness and gentleness. That way, many will be
attracted to the Lord. Hardness drives people off, but love draws them.
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