They'd helped her through several years of difficulty, but one day they treated her inconsiderately, so she permanently cut them off.
They raised him with love and the nurture of the Lord, but when they wouldn't enable his adult irresponsibility, he made sure they didn't get to see their grandchildren.
Because modern philosophies encourage people to embrace bitterness and apply “boundaries revenge,” Christians must remember the life-giving principles in Romans 12.
✔ How do we live in a world where modern psychology supports selfish bitterness?
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2
✔ When the world tells us that others should honor us and affirm everything we do, how do we respond?
“Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought.… Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:3,10
✔ What if someone treats us unfairly?
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” Romans 12:14
✔ If someone dishes it out, shouldn’t we give it in return?
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21
We can respond childishly to difficulties and never learn mature people skills, or we can obey the life-giving principles in Romans 12.
Our faith is not tested by harmony and approval. It's tested by difficulties, disapproval, and disagreement.
See Avoiding Difficult People Makes Us a Difficult Person and Boundaries: No One Should Make You Feel Guilty...Really?
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