A tale as old as time...

Father, your creation declares your greatness and lovingkindness, encouraging statements of pure truth in our daily walk... It's a fact, people with good intentions don't always make the best decisions; in the history of mankind, it's indeed a tale as old as time. But isn't it interesting that when those decisions don't fit our narrative, we are more than willing to make our own decision to crucify those who were willing to put their ideas up for public scrutiny. It seems we will do whatever it takes to be as judgmental as possible, and thus, making our holier-than-thou position on the topic at hand made known to all within earshot of our prideful and surely, our loudest voice! Lord, thank you for leading us to the best path of life when it comes to keeping our mouth shut when it needs to remain shut, for one of the sincerest forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. Words for the wise to live by? "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion." (Proverbs 18:2) Yes, words to live by, for to do otherwise is to play the part of the fool, a part that has proven to be a tale as old as time… Thank you, Jesus, for showing us that you are the way, the truth, and the life; THE answer for those committed to seeking the truth in all things!