The Most CRITICAL, PETTY, DISCONTENT People are…
January 9, 2012
Almost always it is those that serve (give, work, sacrifice, love)
the least that will be the most
CRITICAL,
PETTY,
DISCONTENT
people in the crowd whether it be in the
family, voters, church, occupation or group.
Do you have one in your family who avoids work?
He will be the one that complains and demands the most.
Do you have one in your church who serves little?
He will be the one most critical and quarrelsome.
Do you see citizens demanding more?
They will be the ones giving the least and taking little personal responsibility.
It’s ALL selfishness,
a lack of character and understanding that we are here to serve…
to love our neighbor!
Be alert! Take notice while your children are young. Are they lazy and demanding? Do they play the victim and go off on self-pity trips to pout? Are YOU guilty of responding this way and setting a pattern for your family?
- Help them to understand the value of work, time and money.
- Encourage them to show compassion for others.
- Explain to them the work/service of others that usually goes unnoticed.
- Be sure they understand there is no free-ride in life; someone somewhere must pay.
- Insist that they believe the best of people before jumping to the worst conclusion.
- Don’t demand things you have no real right too, YOU are setting the example.
- Point out ways to go the extra mile and go above and beyond what is expected.
- Do all you can to encourage a heat of service, not a heart of entitlement.
But many who are first will be last,
and the last first.
Matt. 19:30
Topics: Character Lesson, Etiquette, Parenting | 4 Comments »
Comments (4)
I am glad that you addressed selfishness today. My sister lives in Virginia and my mother lived in Indiana with me. Mother had a massive stroke 11 years ago and well……I cannot begin to tell you. My daughter and I have done all the work concerning mother along with a bit of help from an aunt. Medical care, legal issues and on and on. My sister when she came to Indiana about 3 times a year would visit with mom a couple of hours and then visit her friends or shop. There was so much need here. I did mom’s finger nails and it would have been so appreciated if sis would have done that while she was here. There was always a list of Puffs and lotions needed. Now, mom has passed and my sister wants her half NOW. It is set up for her to get half. Do I think she should have half. No, I do not. We have worked so hard and my daughter and I both have illness now because of all the hard work along with our jobs. But it was set up for my sister to get half and she will. Can’t wait until it’s all over. I am not angry about it just tired.
Also, she goes around when she is in town bad mouthing my daughter and I. I do not understand. I have no idea what she could say but after she has talked with some of my relatives they will no longer talk to me. I do not talk bad about her. In fact I don’t mention her at all. 2 of my aunts thank goodness have watched these 11 years and realize what is happening so I have a good relationship with them. I could ramble on….but selfishness is painful to those who suffer from it’s consequences and I’m glad you wrote about it today.
That’s a tough one Rita! Life is messy business isn’t it?
Remain faithful and blameless before God and He’ll right the wrongs.
Blessings to you!
Mary & Martha!
Thank you for this article. What insight it has provided me. I see how this is reflected not only in others, but mostly my own heart. Thank you for opening eyes.