Today’s #Snippet

We can be right about an issue and still be wrong in the spirit with which we handle it.

Scripture Anchor:

“And he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.”  Luke 9:55 KJV

Apostolic Insight:

James and John were offended because a Samaritan village had refused to receive Jesus, and their solution sounded wonderfully powerful: call down fire from heaven.

They even had biblical precedent. Elijah had done it. But Jesus rebuked them. Why?

Because knowing Scripture did not automatically mean they were representing His heart.

That is very sobering.

We can defend truth with anger, correct someone from pride, or confront wrong while carrying an attitude that does not resemble Christ.

Spiritual maturity is not demonstrated merely by what we know. It is also revealed by the spirit governing our response.

Refinement reaches deeper than our words. God deals with the disposition behind them.

Before responding today, it is worth asking:

What manner of spirit am I of?

Ponder This:

When I am challenged or offended, does my response still represent Christ?

Declaration:

The Spirit of Christ governs my attitudes and responses. Truth and grace will work together in my life.

Prayer of Agreement:

Father, thank You for refining not only what I say, but the spirit from which I say it.

Do expose anger, pride, resentment, or self-righteousness before they govern my response.

Let the character of Christ be evident in me, especially when I am challenged.

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amein.

Shalom,

Hephzibah Christly
#TheSpiritualWarrior