How often do we experience misunderstandings amongst ourselves? Is it because it's not possible or because we don't approach our interactions correctly. James posits an age old methodology we might be wise to exercise...
1st TIMOTHY 6: You Can't Take It With You
1st TIMOTHY 5: Respect the Family
1st TIMOTHY 4: You Been Working Out?
What's your exercise plan? Do you ever skip a day or go off script? Truth is we don't have to follow the plan, but there will be repercussions. Probably not today, but maybe a week or two later when you aren't looking as good as you'd like or performing at the level you'd expect. We recognize that working out really is an investment. Paul eloquently points out in the scripture today, this reality is not exclusive to 'physical' exercise but transcends every aspect of our being.