I know "Shut Your Mouth" isn't a title anyone expected in the title of one of my churchy blogs, but I said it. I also know that probably most of my readers will think I am being funny or dramatic or something, but I am not.
I am increasingly tired of a culture that wants to tear everyone down. We wrap it up as "good clean fun" and "friendly teasing" and all that. I call bull-crap. There is nothing good or clean or fun or friendly about it. It's mean and nasty and I'm done with it. I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I am going to give you all permission to hold me accountable and set me straight. And if you can't handle controlling yourselves, I have one simple message:
Shut your mouth and read 1 Thessalonians 5.
Be self-controlled (verse 8). Encourage one another and build each other up (11). Respect those who work hard among you (12). Hold them in the highest regard. Live in peace (13). Warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone (14). Always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else (15). Be joyful always (16). Pray continually (17). Give thanks in all circumstances (18). Avoid every kind of evil (22).
Is that too tough? Can't manage that? Then just shut your mouth.
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Bravo. Amen. We would live in a much better place if people would take Mike and Paul's advice.
ReplyDeleteApostle Mike,
ReplyDeleteWhy haven't any of your letters made it into the Bible?
There are two reasons my work is not in the Bible. First, I use words like bull-crap. Second, all I do is quote the Bible.
ReplyDeleteYou are thinking straight! I will shut up. Period. LM
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