Thursday, January 10 ~ Let the peace of the Christ rule in your hearts.​—Col. 3:15.

[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, January 10

Let the peace of the Christ rule in your hearts.—Col. 3:15.

 

Love and kindness can help us to be forgiving toward one another. For example, if we feel hurt by the words or actions of a fellow Christian, we can try to recall occasions when we spoke or acted unkindly. Do we not appreciate the love and kindness of the brothers and sisters who overlooked our errors? (Eccl. 7:21, 22) Especially are we thankful for Christ’s kindness in gathering true worshippers into unity. We all love the same God, preach the same message, and face many of the same challenges. By kindly and lovingly forgiving one another, we contribute to Christian unity and keep our eyes on the prize of life. Warning examples in the Bible remind us that jealousy can deprive us of the prize. For instance, Cain became jealous of his brother Abel and killed him. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram became jealous of Moses and opposed him. Also, King Saul became jealous of David’s success and tried to kill him. w17.11 27 ¶9-10

[Andross]

Jealously can creep in on the most faithful of Christians. Some can be jealous for not being selected for certain privileges in the congregation. Negative feelings are something we constantly have to struggle against in our pursuit of being true Christians.