| In the wake of the recent assassination attempt in Butler, PA, we pre-empt this Tip of the Week to a timely theme: Becoming Peacemakers.
Why? Because, in the words of Russell M. Nelson, "Civility and decency seem to have disappeared during this era of polarization and passionate disagreements."
He continued, "Vulgarity, faultfinding, and evil speaking of others are all too common. Too many pundits, politicians, entertainers, and other influencers throw insults constantly.
I am greatly concerned that so many people seem to believe that it is completely acceptable to condemn, malign, and vilify anyone who does not agree with them. Many seem eager to damage another’s reputation with pathetic and pithy barbs! Anger never persuades. Hostility builds no one. Contention never leads to inspired solutions."
His advice for the remedy is, "The best is yet to come for those who spend their lives building up others. Today I invite you to examine your relationships within the context of the way you treat others.
I encourage you to make any adjustments that may be needed so that your behavior is ennobling, respectful, and representative of a charitable person. I further encourage us all to replace belligerence with beseeching, animosity with understanding, and contention with peace."
Contention is a choice. Peacemaking is a choice.
Peacemakers wanted. |
