While it does not give me pause to see the anger of the world lashing out in print, music and all things media, I do wonder why is there so much anger and hostility among Christian writers and commenters? Why does everyone feel the need to be right all.the.time? Why do we feel that our point must made, our voice must be heard and our views must be vindicated at any and all costs?
I cannot even begin to understand the fury with which people who bear the name of Christ attack one another on any number of topics on any given day. Do we really not understand what Jesus meant when He said, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another"? Do we really not care that He said, "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another"? (John 13:34-35)
I'm pretty sure this post is not going to be a world changer; but for me it certainly is a word changer. I commit to love first before I let loose in print. I promise not to engage my Christian sisters in vain arguments, disputes over secondary issues or opinion wars. I want the words I write to be edifying and life-giving. I want to hold them up as love offerings to bridge a gap, break down a barrier, or provide hope where there is desperation.
I'm not naive or blase' about the real issues and the tough conflicts of life.
And I know firsthand life can be immeasurably difficult; but in Christ, it can be extraordinarily beautiful. I want my words to dance in His beauty; and I would love if they somehow persuaded others to join me in the dance. Besides, dancing is so much more inviting than fighting...
See what I mean?
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