Let Your Gentleness Be Evident To All

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Philippians 4:1-5

Life can get messy with relationship struggles. This was the case in the Philippian Church. Two faithful servants – Euodia and Syntyche, were in sharp disagreement. The apostle Paul wrote to the church to encourage them to work through their problems.

He also wanted another person to come alongside them with a spirit of gentleness.

Realizing we’ve all made messes in life, we can trust the Lord to help us deal gently with others.

True love both confronts and restores.

Our Daily Bread – April 7, 2014