Open Ears

Good morning world, just a few thoughts for you to start off the day. Why do so many of us Christians believe that to listen and not correct is to condone sin? Where do we find proof for this? No where. The truth is that so many times in my life I have heard someone discussing sin and have felt the need to tell them off. Yes, there is a place for exhortation, but I have seen it go too far in the church body. One of my friends the other day was sitting, listening to another of our friend's stories about how she has been involved with some illegal drugs. And to my surprise- I did not hear her say "Well you know how bad that is?" or "You are going to ruin your life!". Instead she sat and listened. She asked questions. How radically different would the world be if we expected the Holy Spirit to change people rather than ourselves. Phillip Yancey's famous quote states: “No one ever converted to Christianity because they lost the argument.” What a beautiful truth that penetrates this statement! No one needs to hear how wrong they are- they need to come to a place where they desire change. Our only conduct should be to show them they are more valuable than what they now believe, to pray for them, and to show them the abundant life that Jesus has for them. Let's stop trying to prove ourselves with actions and start living with the peace and joy of the relationship we have with Christ!