In 1 Thessalonians Paul urges the Christian brethren to live quietly and to mind their own affairs. (chapter 4, verse 11) How often do Christians today neglect that advice; instead being busybodies in the lives of others, stirring up gossip and rushing frantically from one cause to another?
I would say this- this coming week attempt an experiment; live quietly, with deliberation. Refrain from any gossip, choose your words carefully when addressing another (whether in person or electronically) and make sure your words are spoken in love. Invest your time in worthy causes only; things that edify God. (That can be helping others, education, enjoyment of the arts, caring for the environment. Remember God told us to focus on that which is noble, pure, lovely and admirable in Philippians 4:8) See at the end of the week if your time, and your life, has been enriched and if you feel more rested and complete. The world will seek to wear you out, God wants to give you a more meaningful life.
God's grace be with you,
Fr. Charles Butler
I would say this- this coming week attempt an experiment; live quietly, with deliberation. Refrain from any gossip, choose your words carefully when addressing another (whether in person or electronically) and make sure your words are spoken in love. Invest your time in worthy causes only; things that edify God. (That can be helping others, education, enjoyment of the arts, caring for the environment. Remember God told us to focus on that which is noble, pure, lovely and admirable in Philippians 4:8) See at the end of the week if your time, and your life, has been enriched and if you feel more rested and complete. The world will seek to wear you out, God wants to give you a more meaningful life.
God's grace be with you,
Fr. Charles Butler
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