Article January 25, 1999 Issue

Dealing with rude behavior—Jesus' way

Peacemaker needed

By Sharon Slaton Howell

The man behind the counter who had just taken my breakfast order had been extremely rude—almost insulting. In less time than it takes for you to read about it, the following battle played itself out in my mind:

Initial reaction: "Don't just sit there. You know how to look out for yourself. Strike a blow for the women of this world. Talk back to him!"

Christlike response: "Don't simply fire off a self-justifying remark. You have a higher obligation here—to do what God expects of you, which is to act in conformity with Jesus' teachings on being a peacemaker."

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