Unfortunately, Christians can come off cold as ice, unattached by responses like, “it must have been God’s will.” When someone dies, gets diagnosed with a terminal illness or is left paralyzed by an accident, people need your love, prayers and support not a text book reply. Maybe this is what the apostle Paul was eluding to in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. You can have the best personality, multiple talents and good intentions, yet without love you are nothing.
Pride is likely involved, puffing someone up in their minds until the frailty of life comes knocking at their door. When roles are reversed, I wonder how this person will feel if a fellow believer serves up a patented quote from the Bible. As Job endured heartbreak, trial and betrayal from his friends, Job 8:1-4, I can’t imagine the loneliness and pain he experienced. If only someone stood up, broke from tradition and sincerely confessed, “I can’t help you with that, but God can!” – Luke 1:37
by Jay Mankus
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