Be Sweet

On our way out of lab yesterday my friend and I were stopped by an older gentlemen in our class. I’ve never met this man before and out of nowhere he started sharing his “arguments” in relation to what we just talked about in class. I like for my posts to be real but at the same time I want to keep them family friendly so I won’t get into details of our conversation. I can tell you he got into some very deep issues. I have no idea what made him feel like approaching my friend and I about this but I’m always thankful to have the opportunity to share Christ so I tried to choose my words wisely.

I don’t know much about genetics. I had just been introduced to them for the first time only 5 minutes prior to this conversation. So I am no place to form an educated opinion on his conclusion to these things.The only thing I could say that I knew for certain was, “Yes I believe we are all born sinners so we cannot help our desires for other things.” I got the hint very quickly that he didn’t appreciate my input. 
 
His next comment was, "Most people read the King James Version but that only came about because the original version was translated by some king into what is now the King James Version. So..." and then he walked off.

It was hard for me not to say something. I may not have my genetics down pat but I do know how the bible was written and how it was translated. I also know that our God is so powerful that if He wanted His word to stay accurate even through many translations, that He would keep His hand on it and make sure that happened. I wanted so bad to lash out and defend my Lord and savior but God's word says, "be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry." Not only that but it also says to "act out of love and not out of anger."

I'm so thankful for our church service immediately following this uncomfortable encounter. For the entire month of October, our Wednesday night meetings are titled, "Sweet Tea." (Everything is duck dynasty themed... Which is awesome!!)
 
Last night we talked about the opportunities we have when we're faced with adversity. The first thing we need to do is "be sweet!" In our weaknesses, we have the opportunity to be strengthened. "Even young men grow weary, but those who hope in the Lord, He will renew their strength."
 
I felt so weak standing there yesterday, saying nothing, when I had so much to say. But according to God's word, in our weakness, we have an opportunity to witness God's power to others. I guess I chose my words wisely by not saying anything at all.