Be Friendly and Show Respect

“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” – 1 Peter 2:17 Yesterday, I mentioned that by refraining from complaining, we can better connect with others and lead them to the Kingdom of God. Another way to achieve this goal as we strive to be “fishers of men” is to avoid arguing. If you lose an argument, you lose. But even if you win an argument, you still lose. Why? When you win, the person you’re debating will likely feel resentment towards you, as our emotions often play a significant role in these interactions.  If you want to create change with someone who is very different from you and you’re feeling bottled up with anger, frustration, or dislike for everything they stand for, here’s what you can do: be friendly. Your mind might be saying NO! However, you can be friendly and show