Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul--an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus-- (NIV) ( Philemon 1:8 ) From one Christian speaking to another, we do have the right to demand someone to not sin. However, Paul is a very wise man. He realizes that no one likes being told what to do. Instead, Paul relied on the relationship and presented his friend with a request. Recognize that demands are often met with resistance and do little to change behavior. Try asking for a favor rather than asking someone to submit to rules. Download this app to get your daily devotions: jctrois
Posted on: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:32:33 +0000
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