Over the years, I have really been hurt by people in my church, and also people at my job as a teacher at a Christian school. Now I realize that we are human and make mistakes. Sometimes we hurt others without even realizing it! But I have experienced some real doozies of hurtfulness which have been deliberate and callous by those who claim to be very righteous. I'm not talking about romances that didn't work out, either. I'm talking about "friends", coworkers, and people in the ministry. It has really caused me to examine my own heart. Have I ever done this to someone? Have I deserved it? Am I somehow "reaping what I've sown" and yet not able to discern what I've done to deserve it? While I am examining my own heart, I also have to admit...my heart is broken by these experiences. And instead of having my faith strengthened through the adversity, I feel I'm becoming more scarred and less trusting...even bitter. I'm terrified of being bitter! I'm taking it all to the Lord, but I'm just wondering....anyone else out there with the same experience?
How would you answer this? This happens so often. I have noticed that a lot of people who come to our church have been hurt so deeply by other churches. It happens in all denominations. If we are truly walking with Christ, how can this happen? When the Bible tells us “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1).
What would you say to this person?
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