Build One Another Up

 June 3, 2024

Verse of the day - Romans 8:5 (NRSV)

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

In chapter 8 of my first book, Jesus speaks to us about looking for the good in other people.

Excerpt from Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Do not speak poorly of one another.  If someone has hurt you deeply, talk to Me about it.  By speaking poorly about another person, it brings harm to them.  Once a person's reputation is ruined, it is hard to regain a good standing with people in society.  Always look for the good in people.  This is also part of experiencing new life in Me.  If someone is being spoken of poorly, try to come to that person's defense by telling something good about them.

Many times, we as humans talk bad about other people.  It may not be our intention, but sometimes it happens.  Jesus wants us to help build one another up by the words we use when we speak to one another, instead of tearing each other down.

When we speak poorly of one another, their reputation is ruined.  People will begin to only see the faults in one another instead of the good.  Everyone has good and bad inside of them.  We are called to point out the positive points in one another.  When we do this, we will build one another up instead of tearing each other down.