How Do They Do It?

Are there some people that just irritate you? Of course, and their names are probably coming to mind as you read this. Some of the godliest people I know rarely if ever let on when they encounter brash, rude, or fill-in-the-blank personalities in person or on line. How do they do it? Galatians 5 gives us a clue: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. “ 

There it is. Choosing to walk by choice according to the character of God’s Holy Spirit and not the flesh. It’s tough work but He empowers us to do - and it takes a lifetime of practice to get better at doing so. The choice to glorify God and trust Him for the outcome battles against our desire to speak our mind. 

Thankfully, God’s Word reminds those on the brash and rude and prideful side of our frustration to walk in humility.

“26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.”

Man, I love how God pulls no punches! May He bless your day as you walk out your faith before others in a way that brings Him glory!