I believe I’ve mentioned I’m celebrating 10 years
of blogging. I’ve been looking through old posts and either shaking my head, or
saying, “Yes! I still like that post!.”
From time to time, I’m going to share some of my favorites.
Today’s offering is a post I wrote for the "What's
on Your Mind, '09!" meme. This blog link-up was hosted by Shane
Schwichtenberg at Heart
Reflections in the year 2009. As far as I know; Shane is no longer
blogging, which makes me sad since I loved all her blogging prompts.
This
particular post was written in response to Shane’s question,
“Is it ever wrong to do right?”
This question was very puzzling to me. How can it ever be wrong to do the right thing? After mulling it over, I thought perhaps we can do the right thing with the wrong attitude.
It is possible to do the right thing with an attitude of self-pride. Remember, the Pharisees kept the law meticulously all the while feeling as if they were better than everyone else. What did Jesus call them? A bunch of snakes! (vipers)
It's also possible to say the right thing with a tone of condemnation. I'm reminded of the scripture:
"Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. " Ephesians 4:15
I think those two little words in that verse "in love" is key. Yes, we are to do the right thing but always do it in love. In love, seek the Lord on how to say what needs to be said. In love, seek the Lord on how we could do what is right and needful.
If you go on to read the rest of the passage in Ephesians, you see that Paul tells us (the body of Christ) to join together as "supporting ligaments" and build each other up in love.
I believe we must always do what's right, but do it with a loving Christlike spirit, and that's what's on my mind!
What do YOU think? Can you be wrong and right at the same time? Share your opinion in the comments - I'd love to know your thoughts!
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Our attitudes are so important, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteAnother thought about is it wrong to do right? I think of the Hebrew midwives who lied to Pharoah's men about the quickness of the Hebrew women giving birth. Usually it is wrong to lie, but in this case it was the right thing to do.
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Thank you for reminding me to go back and read old posts. I haven't done that in a really long time. Also, I should read through some old journals. These written words from the days past usually encourage me and help me remember where I have been. They also remind me God has never left me.
ReplyDeleteI do agree we can do the right thing for the wrong reasons or with a wrong attitude. Sometimes we can love people too much and do things for them that they need to do for themselves. I've been guilty here.
Thank you again for your post and link up today!
~Lisa
This is such a great question and one that I need to ponder longer. I love the reminder to do everything out of love. We can't go wrong with that. So glad to have you at #TellHisStory
ReplyDeleteHi Jerralea. I immediately thought of my grandma, who is probably too kind. She doesn't want to set boundaries against bad behavior because she feels that is "un-Christian." So I think sometimes she does the "right" thing, the "Christian" thing, when it would actually be more loving to confront and stand firm. Jesus wasn't afraid of setting boundaries when necessary, and his constant confrontations with the Pharisees were right even though they weren't soft and mushy. That's my thoughts on this intriguing question. I'm pinning and tweeting your post!
ReplyDeleteyes, I agree. I think we always need to check our motives.
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