The Spread of Negativity
The saying, "One bad apple spoils the whole batch," speaks to the issue of negative people influencing others to be the same way. Our culture for some reason has decided that being snarky, rude, and negative is somehow funny or smart. We similarly make fun of those who are positive as being prudish, Pollyanna, or simpletons.
The faces of those who have decided to swim in the cesspool of dark thinking and sarcasm are clearly downtrodden, yet they can't seem to see the mire in which they are sinking. Jesus Christ is the light, there is no darkness in Him. If Christians go down to the depths of the world, then there is no bar for anyone to reach up and meet. Let's step away from the cynical satire and ugly attitudes and choose a brighter, lighter, and more eternal direction for our lives.
There's power in negativity, but it is charged with energy from the world, not the Son.
The faces of those who have decided to swim in the cesspool of dark thinking and sarcasm are clearly downtrodden, yet they can't seem to see the mire in which they are sinking. Jesus Christ is the light, there is no darkness in Him. If Christians go down to the depths of the world, then there is no bar for anyone to reach up and meet. Let's step away from the cynical satire and ugly attitudes and choose a brighter, lighter, and more eternal direction for our lives.
There's power in negativity, but it is charged with energy from the world, not the Son.
I Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
Boy, did I need to read this today!!! I had to tell a co-worker that she was mean and that I can't be around that or I'll be mean...thanks for taking my guilt away and reaffirming that we have to realize its better to alone than surrounded by negative gossips. Love you!!
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ReplyDeleteAmen! We are light for a dark world.
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