"Wait a minute, let me help you across the street."
(And i think... awe, how sweet.)
"You almost got hit yesterday... and that would make me look bad."
(And i think.... hmmm, you look bad -- what about me??)
I couldn't help but laugh about the crossing incident. The comment truly was meant to be kind, but it contained possible glimmers of self-preservation. Have you heard or said comments where the underlying motives might deal more with self interest than the interest of others?
Do your best on the test...
Behave well during the assembly...
Keep this room neat...
Be kind to everyone...
Let me do this for you...
Smile when you see her...
Many comments are kind, helpful and well meaning, if said with the right motive. When we make our life "all about Him", our heart is tendered genuinely towards the best interest of others and our motives clear -- and God is honored.
have an glory-filled day!
veneal
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