Job 12:2. “No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.”
NARROW MINDED. Opinions are a personal matter, but often they will differ From those around who have theirs too but haven’t had to suffer. So instead of pushing my opinion on them, this I chose to do – Let me hear theirs without interruption and after they are through I will decide whether to give them mine or keep them to myself. And hopefully we can agree to differ and put our opinions on the shelf Where they can stay indefinitely until it is necessary To discuss the subject one more time or the hatchet we can bury.
A narrow mind has an arrogance about it thinking only it is right. Sometimes a narrow-minded person will not leave a thing without a fight That never concludes anything, just keeps contrasting views alive And often I must be reminded, “The servant of the Lord must not strive.” When it comes to the challenges of a narrow-minded course – We have to remember division has satanic influence as its source. I must stop to consider the outcome if I continue to want my way. The result is really confusion if a divisive spirit has its way.
The narrow mind can cause a problem if opinions are incorrect. But wisdom doesn’t do its work if I insist on my mindset. It is wise for me to take the time to go over varying opinions. And God in grace can bring to mind, sin has over me no dominion. I must submit with dignity and grace to the leading of the Spirit of God. And sometimes I have to consider my feet and walk where the Savior trod. The final result of the matter when two people are not agreed – Is what would the Savior do, and how do I to His will pay heed.
A oneness can often result when each of us to the Lord submits. The conclusion of the matter is such that when to the issue we fit Our opinions around the main point; and to that point direct our attention. The potential divisiveness goes, that was the original cause for contention. So, to the glory of God, we back away from a narrow mind. And it is not long thereafter, a good fellowship we can find. We may not agree on everything but in the spirit of love and grace, Our differences fade into the background, and again we give God the first place.
“I pray Father, that I will never allow my opinions to keep me from fellowship with Thy people. Give me the wisdom to not be narrow minded and critical. When opinions differ, give me the needed grace to be silent. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”