The Word of God for wisdom:
Proverbs 18:12 (NLT)
12 Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
The Word of God for inspiration:
Psalm 1:1-3 (NLT)
1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
2 But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night.
3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
The Word of God for encouragement:
Acts 21:37-22:2 (HCSB)
37 As he was about to be brought into the barracks, Paul said to the commander, "Am I allowed to say something to you?" He replied, "Do you know Greek?
38 Aren't you the Egyptian who raised a rebellion some time ago and led 4,000 Assassins into the wilderness?"
39 Paul said, "I am a Jewish man from Tarsus of Cilicia, a citizen of an important city. Now I ask you, let me speak to the people."
40 After he had given permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned with his hand to the people. When there was a great hush, he addressed them in the Hebrew language:
1 "Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you."
2 When they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even quieter.
My observation:
It is enlightening and edifying to see what you can accomplish when you approach people with diplomacy and discernment. It pays to have it, and it cost to be lacking in it.
The Apostle Paul used tact and it enabled him to make contact, and a hearing before his accusers. Having respect for others is always wise when you want to establish a relationship where you can gain a listening ear to present your point of view.
Being tactful does not require that you compromise your character. However, it goes a long way in getting others to listen to you.
My prayer:
Father God, my dear Father, help me and all of your believing people to realize that we can be truthful and tactful, and not compromise who we are in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
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8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
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