Lines

Something more and more that I see and observe in my Christian walk are the distinct lines in what I will do for God and what I will not. It is something to work on. What I dislike is when people feel it is their right to question those lines. Of course, there is a difference between encouraging a brother or sister, and bringing attention to their faults with no reason other than bringing these flaws to light.

So we come to a conundrum. Very rarely do I bring a person's faults to the forefront as I find it extremely difficult to set an encouraging, motivational tone unless they bring it up themselves. Do I do them good, though? On the other hand, there are people that feel it is their obligation to make "call outs" on everyone and you know cause self-examination. (I used to do this -- granted, it was for horrible reasons.) Is that doing good?

For now, I will trust in the Holy Spirit. I have at least learned enough to discern when the Spirit impresses something on me to act and not question. And I will trust that the Holy Spirit is guiding the actions of my fellow brethren who are trying to correct me. :)