I’m not back to normal yet. What a week. I do want to get back to reading blogs again!
What helps me to stay calm listening to others on social media even when its disagreeable :
Perspective #1: Even if someone is totally wrong, sometimes people’s view change. Better be a reasonable contribution to that change than a stumbling block.
Perspective #2: Even if someone is wrong, there might be a grain of truth.
Perspective #3: Remember you are a sinner and God has been gracious to you through Jesus Christ. Be gracious to others
Perspective #4: Our sinful heart is deceptive (Jeremiah 17:9)
Perspective #5: It is wise to consider reproof: “He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.” (Proverbs 15:31)
Perspective #6: Consider the source of the criticism. Even if they are strangers arguing with you on someone else’s wall, look at their profiles and remember they are made in the image of God and have families, struggles, etc.
Perspective #7: There’s value of criticism from a friend: “Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.” (Proverbs 27:6)
Perspective #8: Anger does not achieve the righteousness of God: “for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.” (James 1:20)
Perspective #9: Reacting angrily is foolish: “A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.” (Proverbs 29:11)
Perspective #10: Be careful of attacking back hypocritically (Matthew 7:1-5)
Perspective #11: Having a bad reaction to criticisms only generate more criticisms
Perspective #12: Why not be wrong? By that I mean personal insults to you, not about the content of discussion. ”Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?” (1 Corinthians 6:7b)
Perspective #13: Study and learn. When you know something as true, there’s less panic. Also learning humbles you because the more you know, the more you realize things you don’t know. Learning is more like working out a muscle than a box you put info in; the more you learn the more it helps you sort out info better. Also if you don’t know its ok to say you don’t know or be slower in responding.
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Good “perspective” list !
Great post. I have to daily remind myself of perspective one. I definitely know my theology and views on politics has changed a lot since I was 14 which was only 10 years ago. So others can easily change their mind as well.
Wow you are 24???
Ya. How old did you think I was? Lol
Some wise advice here Jim, thank you!
Thank you. If you can pray for me I feel like I have a fatigue like combat fatigue with everything
Am praying, I know, this is heavy stuff on top of everything else. Disengage from the noise when you need to and listen for the still quiet voice. Blessings Jim.
And yes. It has definitely been a very crazy 2 weeks. I hope you are doing well in the midst this weird year.
I thought you were older than me!
Hahahaha. I hope that’s a good thing. I’m not sure lol. Well now you know how old I am, how old are you?
Good points to ponder, Jim! GOD bless you and your family!
God bless you! How is your day going?
Thanking the Triune GOD for His faithfulness. Still stuck in the house for 2 months plus now; can’t afford to risk to go outside. Keep safe, Jim!
Thanks, Jimmy. All excellent points. As believers, we have a more objective, spiritual perspective on these temporal controversies, including the underlying sin issue, that unbelievers lack.
Indeed! I love how the Bible gives us resource to deal with difficult people. How did your Friday go? I went out to Hollywood today where I use to work security and man it’s crazy seeing the Guard outside and things boarded up…
This all reminds me of the “race riot” in Rochester in 1964. 200 stores in the city were looted and damaged. Afterwards, my father packed us into our family station wagon and we drove down the streets to inspect the damage.
Knowledge and learning also brings sorrow. I think teaching/principle is largely overlooked by the church. When we amass learning and knowledge to lord it over people or to prove a point we are doing more harm than good. Jesus wept over Jerusalem. He knew their sin and their rejection. He also saw the joy set before Him dying on the cross reconciling believers to God. The more we learn and grow in our faith we also grow in sorrow and love. Now more than ever am I learning what it means to walk by faith and not by sight. We are to stay calm on social media with our disagreements for sure letting the Holy Spirit guide our eyes, ears, tongue and hands.
Sister you said it well especially about how growing in knowledge also mean we grow in love and sorrow. That has been so much more true for me this week with this riot. I have been caught up with a lot of things haven’t been on your blog in a while; hope you don’t think I’m avoiding reading your blog!
Hey, Jim! No worries! I haven’t thought anything of it! Praying for you and your family! Do you live far from your parents and Nancy’s?
Maybe it is hard to remember where we were because we want to forget.
Very wise advice pastor Jim,
Thanks! Seeing your comment reminded to pray for your son
I am so grateful.
Perspective 9b: (The hardest one for a blogger) Sometimes silence is the best option.
That’s such a good verse thanks for sharing that
Thanks for the great insight! Some wisdom for sure.
This is helpful and insightful.
I found it helpful too!
Possible #14. Some issues have more than one right answer. 🙂
Romans 14:5-7 New King James Version (NKJV)
5 One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks. 7 For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.
Wow that’s a good one! Thank you brother for reading this and also contributing another fine point brother Mark! How are you doing?
I’m fine, thanks. Much looking forward to, um, “graduation.” 🙂 You?
So true! I should probably remember some of these more when I argue with people online.
Another point: we’ve all been wrong about something in the past, and inevitably are wrong about something now; so it’s a good idea to keep an open mind, and be ready for the possibility that the person you’re arguing with could be right.
Great advice Jim
I’m helped by this. I felt as I listen more I also see people pointing out problems with Critical Race Theory. Got to be careful with my emotions
Just saw that this was shared by Jim Wallace. That’s cool, brother I hope a lot of people read it.
Wow really? You saw it on Twitter or Facebook?
I saw it on Facebook
Excellent.
Thanks! How is your part of the country with everything?
Well, our marches were peaceful.
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Wow this is good not just only with the Floyd’s murder but also many hot topics to follow in 2020
Wonderful perspective checklist. I’d like to post it on Facebook.
Feel free to share it! Do you have a blog page on FB?
Just a regular page – Ann Hardy Aschauer. “Ann Aschauer” is my writer/speaker page, badly in need of updating.
Pastor Jim, I appreciate you bringing out these points. It never hurts to throw some cool water on anyone using social media when discussions become too hot or heavy. We all need to remain calm and be willing to appreciate the other person’s perspective.
I preffer to keep silent when someone keep disagree with something and make some chaos. Just watch them silently. But if they start make a fire with me, then it’s time to come out
Good idea
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Big Eva and left leaning should have read this in June, they’ve poured oil to the fire that led to these destructive mob
Enjoyed the picture, so tense! I need to brace myself as the election is coming right up
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Gotta speak graciously but if we don’t proclaim Gospel while it is not yet I’m legal, what makes a Christian think she or he will be faithful evangelist when it becomes illegal? 🤷🏾♂️
These are good tips particularly to those new
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This made me think about how when my opinion change from reading online its often when someone was cool-headed and factual. So we too need to act the same as Christians
This is extremely helpful
If you acting up it’s time to log off and enjoy nature. If you can’t escape think of your last vacation at a scenic location! For me it’s Switzerland. I Love you Switzerland, I like how it has really amazing beautiful view. So my dream to stay till the rest of my life. I have ancestors from there. Beautiful country!
Great positive message 🌴😎
Busybodies will always have time to watch everything you do, even when they don’t like you. That this their hobby, minding other people’s business. Should give them credit. All the best. Amen!💖
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