Shut Up, Then Speak Up

We can text, facebook, email, call or complain to anybody & everybody about people that have offended us. Most times we take advantage of all these possibilities. Yet, we aint brave enough to directly confront the person who pissed us off.

Sure, there are some that aint shy about getting in peoples' faces & shouting down their 'offense'. But are these types genuinely concerned about bringing resolution? Or are they just attacking to cover up their hurt or just doing so to be mean?

It aint easy bringing hurts & offenses to others but it is necessary & recommended by Jesus that we do so. "Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him." Luke 17.3

Are we seeking resolution for a conflict or seeking justification for an attitude? More than likely we just wanna vindicate ourselves rather deal with the possibility that we could be wrong in our attitude, actions or words.
So rather than using every opportunity to 'avenge' ourselves, we should create the opportunity to give & ask for forgiveness. Sometimes, we just need to shut up, then speak up.