Humble and Gentle!

Ephesians 4: 2

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

I wonder how many people in the church, have this verse down pat?

I sure wished that I did.

Every person that comes into the church, has their own set of flaws and weaknesses.

We even pick up a few more, as we spend time in the midst of God’s family.

My wife knows me more than anyone, and despite my frailty, she is patient and gentle.

Marriage seems to be the best place for two imperfect people to come together.

Church life is too.

It’s the best place to find acceptance and ongoing forgiveness.

It’s also a good place to find the courage to grow out of the things that keep us from love.

Maybe we need to pray that these precious fruits will create an environment for Godly change.

When I meet people who need counsel in their marriage, I often ask them to make a list of the things they like best about their mate.

It sure seems easier to make a list of the faults.

Maybe that would work in the church?

Maybe we should pick the people we like the least, and make a list of the things we like the best about them.

Maybe in the place of complete humility, we can form gentleness, and patience and love…