Brotherly Love
@gnatsmom (2575)
June 7, 2019 3:39pm CST
There is nothing like sibling love. My grandsons fight and argue. They get jealous of each other and compete for attention. After every dramatic episode, though, they are playing again; they are best friends again.
Wouldn't it be great if we adults could love and forgive that easily? I am not saying we should let people mistreat us, but we could learn to pick our battles wisely. We could walk away from toxic situations and people. But when it comes to simple misunderstandings or when one asks for forgiveness, we should extend it.
Jesus tells us to come to Him like a little child. We should also approach our earthly relationships with the love of a child. If we seek God's guidance, He can help us practice brotherly love.
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@Zelmarq (12607)
• Cebu City, Philippines
7 Jun 19
The children are examples of innocent heart. But the adult ones are not like children who holds grudge, adults seems to love to harbor ill feelings and let it eat them whole. The Bible teaches us not to let the sun go down and not forgive those who wronged us and let the anger subside. But as they say, forgiven but not forgotten, thats why we should be extra careful in everything we say and do. Often times they say damage has been done.
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@ShyBear88 (59342)
• Sterling, Virginia
7 Jun 19
Sibling love! I tell my kids treat others the way we want to be treat. What someone doesn’t on to you, you do not do back to them.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
7 Jun 19
What a wonderful post! I'm so thankful our two children are very close. It's good to know they'll be there for each other when we're gone.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
7 Jun 19
@gnatsmom It's one of many great blessings. Our kids and grandkids aren't perfect, but we all get along well. It's so sad to see families who don't even speak to each other.
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@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jun 19
@gnatsmom I have heard (when I had to take a toy away for three minutes because he bopped someone on the head with it), "I hate you, Horse. You're a mean teacher and I'm not your friend!" Sometimes it takes up to seven minutes for us to be building a stacky tower and having a great old time again.
