Posted by thistle on April 13, 2003 at 10:44:56:
In Reply to: The tool of reform--unity or division? posted by PS on April 12, 2003 at 16:43:49:
This attitude cannot be nourished because it grieves the Spirit as it spreads division in His body.
On a more selfish note,it causes me such anxiety that I suffer insomnia, depression, and physical illness. Steven rarely tells me when somebody is spreading venom because he knows I have a hard time dealing with the negativity. I need positive vibes. I don't need help being negative because it comes naturally.
People don't need help finding faults. My faults are quite evident to others and even more evident to me. I really appreciate those of you who have been able to get past my many faults to see some redeeming quality (even if it is like looking for a needle in a haystack).
I'm going to try to take a stand against judgment! If somebody wants to tell me something negative about another person, I'm going to politely ask them to not pollute my mind. I will then say something positive about that person. Join me if you'd like :)