I was trying to figure out how to say no negative positively. The answer is “positive”.
I will try to convey this concept without going negative, or at least only going negative on the fact that we tend to do so.
I’m increasingly agitated (righteous indignation) when Christians speak negatively about other Christians. I have become more aware about all negative that flows out of my mouth, and frankly, I’m about done with it. What does it accomplish?
How you doing?…. Well, OK, but man, yesterday was rough…. and today I……blah, blah, blah blah.
You know what? I’m awesome! [doing awesomely that is, but when you broadcast an awesome state, people confuse you with awesome]
If you’re speaking about others negatively, you’re judging.
| Luk 6:37 | “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. |
How simple is that? How about this one:
| Phl 4:8 | Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things. |
Now here’s the frustrating part: I can’t even complain about the people who judge and are negative!
Imagine a world full of people who not only don’t judge and complain, but who don’t judge and complain about those who do!
My response: As soon as I’m done lodging this anonymous complaint concerning all the complainers, I’m going to start being ONLY positive.