The preacher placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit. He
quoted 1 Samuel 16:7: "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.
Man looks at the outward appearance, but, the Lord looks at the heart"
"These jars came from the same factory, were made of
the same materials, and, can hold the same amount. But, they are different, he
explained". Then he upset one, and, it oozed out honey. He turned over the
other, and, vinegar spilled out. "When a jar is upset, whatever is in it comes
out".
"Until the jars were upset, they looked alike. The difference was within, and, could not be seen. When they were upset, their contents were revealed".
"Until we are upset we put on a good front. But, when we are upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts, and, attitudes, for, out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks" (Luke 6:45).
What if someone tipped you over today? What would flow out?
Would you reveal the "honey" of grace, and, patience, or the "vinegar" of anger and sarcasm?
"Above all, love each other deeply, because, love covers over a multitude of sins" (1Peter 4:8).
Have a terrific day knowing that the one who upsets you may be just looking for some honey.
---Author Unknown
"Until the jars were upset, they looked alike. The difference was within, and, could not be seen. When they were upset, their contents were revealed".
"Until we are upset we put on a good front. But, when we are upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts, and, attitudes, for, out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks" (Luke 6:45).
What if someone tipped you over today? What would flow out?
Would you reveal the "honey" of grace, and, patience, or the "vinegar" of anger and sarcasm?
"Above all, love each other deeply, because, love covers over a multitude of sins" (1Peter 4:8).
Have a terrific day knowing that the one who upsets you may be just looking for some honey.
---Author Unknown
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