One of the most important features of maturity is the quality of character that accepts personal failure instead of blaming others or some inanimate object. When a marriage fails, a predictable response is to blame a former spouse, relatives or anyone who interfered with the peace and stability of the marriage.
Each person must ask, "What
did I fail to do or deliberately do that caused the relationship to fail?"
When Samson’s marriage failed, his response was to seek revenge. Sorrows
overshadowed by rage prevented him from taking responsibility for the failed
marriage. Passion for revenge and false pride concealed his immaturity.
Getting even with those he blamed for his humiliation clearly defined his mental and spiritual state. When anger reaches this intensity, listening to rational voices from God and others is essential. Should this be your experience, go to God's word or perhaps a Christian counselor for understanding and wisdom. Force yourself to apply the alternatives to anger and hate that you will discover.
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For we are each responsible for our own conduct.
~Galatians 6:5 New Living Translation
If you don’t confess your sins, you will be a failure.
But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up. The Lord
blesses everyone who is afraid to do evil, but if you are cruel, you will end
up in trouble.
~Proverbs 28:13-14 Contemporary English Version
For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, inspired by the devil. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure and full of quiet gentleness. Then it is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others.
~James 3:15,17 The Living Bible
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