Enameled with grace

Don't ever make people feel bad for not having the same standards as you do. Sometimes we can find ourselves being a bit judgmental of how people go about their lives without really even putting time, effort or energy into understanding them and why they do the things that they do. Instead we function based on assumption and things that we would've heard about them or the situation. It is good to have independent and unbiased opinions and conclusions of people and situations. Personally put in the effort into understanding a person or situation and don't base your opinion on what you've heard or what you assume. You'll never be able to help anyone if you aren't relatable, loving and understating.  The problem with being a judgemental person is that you forget that you are also human and are prone to making mistakes. When those mistakes are made it won't be very easy for those around you to forgive you or to be understanding of the mistakes that you would...

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 1 Corinthians 10:23 KJV 23  You say, “I am allowed to do anything” d ]"> —but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial.   24  Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:23 NLT This is a question that I've been asking myself constantly with regards to everything that I do in my life. It's a question that was placed upon my heart and in my mind as it was emphasized by a lot of the people that inspire me in Christ before the year even began. Sometimes as people we have certain things that we do. There may be certain habits, routines or relationships that we have. And sometimes there's nothing wrong with doing those things or being involved in them other than the possibility that they are a complete waste of your time. There's nothing particularl...