Title: Respond Cautiously!

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Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:19 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/jas.1.19.KJV
Devotion: The Yoruba has a saying that cautious (gentle, measured) reaction brings peace but harsh response brings harm. Grossly translated it means don't respond too quickly and harshly to situations.
 We live in a world full of aggression partly due to economic situations and fast paced life; there's tendency to make knee jerk response without proper evaluation of the situation. Most of the time such response is not properly thought out and it leads to further aggressive response from the opponent.
 As children of God we are to follow the example of God who despite our sinful nature did not destroy us but instead sent His son Jesus Christ to redeem us to Himself. This is why sinners live long because God is slow to anger (Nehemiah 9 vs 17, psalm 103 vs 8) so that the sinner can come to his senses and repent. 
 Are you offended and you feel like responding swiftly and harshly, I urge you not to burst up but to study the situation and respond like a mature child of God that your are. It does not make you airheaded but makes the other party looney.
Have a lovely and refreshing weekend. Do not forget to assist the elderly and spread the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. Cheers, hallelujah.

Written by Dr Joel Olanrewaju, reach me on gbemide09@gmail.com for questions, suggestions, counseling and prayer requests. Devotionals are available on ojaysjoel.blogspot.com.
Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI) meets at Victobell Hotel, Owo, every Sunday at 4.00pm. Join the happiest people. 


 


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