Re:In all that we do.

In all that we think,do,or say,let us carefully consider how it might affect others and ourselves. Here are somethings to think about.

1.Be careful what you say about someone else. Remember that most people will repeat what you told them elsewhere, and in most cases, add something more destructive.Furthermore,you might be saying something in the presence of someone's friends or relatives.
2.Unless it's a matter of life and dead,avoid correcting a statement made by someone else when at church or in a public gathering.
3.When at a public gathering such as funeral service or memorial service,be brief and to the point. Know for sure that there are others who want to speak and people might need time to socialize.
4.If you are unwilling to support a project,it's unfair to expect some kind of help from such at any given time.
5.It's always important to take time off and ask yourself what others think about you or your family.Even Jesus at one time asked His disciples what others and the disciples themselves thought about Jesus.
6.People usually judge a person by what comes out of his or her mouth. Therefore strive to talk sense always.
7.It's amazing that many parishioners are un willing to go for pastoral training and yet they always love pastoral work and from time to time want to teach a pastor how to do his or her work.Suggestions yes,but please remember that pastors are trained on how to minister a church. Why not let them do their job?
8.Even when you have every reason to get even and teach your perceived enemy a lesson that he will never forget,take a few moments to consider how this will affect his or her reputation and that of his or her family.
9.The fact that you seem to be doing fine today does not mean anything.Just remember that things can turn up side down in a matter of seconds.
10.If you happen to be driving in the same car with your spouse in the company of others,please avoid yelling and trying to prove that you are in charge.
11.To avoid un necessary drama at church,if you are not on duty,just sit and listen like anyone else. Avoid the temptation of always wanting to be seen. Let others also learn on how to do things.
12.Even when you have a right to do anything,please dress modest when going to church or a public gathering. A void being the talk of town. People's small talk might end up haunting you later.
13. When it comes to family feud of other families,just leave them alone. You might find yourself caught up with issues that might transfer to your own. Also remember that there are families who love to argue and quarrel.Therefore give them time to settle their own problems.
14.Do you ever find yourself thinking that someone's family is better than yours? Think again for they also think that yours is better than theirs.Therefore hold fast to what you have.
15.When you are at church or a public gathering,use a language that can be understood by all.
16.If you have been promoting an idea or project which people don't seem to buy,re think of your strategies.

Well,I wanted to write more but I am afraid that I have written too much already.If you have time,you can add more. Will you?

Just a thought.

Pr Birai 612-386-4608
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