“May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.” Romans 15:5 NLT
Perhaps one of the greatest arguments for advocating patience is the increased opportunity for communication. I do not know if he patterned his “conversation” after me, but Famous rarely says anything unless he has something to say. For example, he so rarely whimpers that when he does I know there is an urgent need. And his bark is most certainly to get my attention for anything threatening or unusual. Even when we are walking, the tension on his lead, or a glance to my face helps us communicate without a spoken word or bark.
Christians, without being passive or defenseless, can and should be models for open communication without abuse, slander, or deceit. All of our communication should be tempered by our awareness of our Lord and the possibly consequences of our speech. And at times, we are called to sound the alarm of those who lead us away from God’s kingdom.
Help me, Christ, to speak the truth in love.
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