Treat Those Around You Well

I read this in Facts of the Matter: Daily Devotionals today and I wanted to share it with you.  Often times we become unkind with those around us.  It may be fatigue, stress, or just plain old irritation but we need to overcome it and strive to practice the teaching in scripture. 

Here are a few statements from the Word of God with our opposing temptations:

• "Live in harmony with one another" — Rather than pick at each other

• "Be sympathetic" — Rather than criticize each other

• "Love as brothers" — Rather than compete as adversaries

• "Be compassionate" — Rather than maintain an attitude of benign indifference

These are statements that most Christians have heard again and again.  The issue is one of practice.  Do this with those around you first, and the people you run into occasionally will be cake!

Which one is most challenging for you and why?