Occasionally, “the Lord’s work” may require that I disagree with a friend, give unwelcome advice, or discipline a child. If harmony is the highest goal, then I diminish “the Lord’s work” in the name of peace.Resolution is always the goal, so I must be loving, tactful, and gracious, while remaining resolved to face critical issues at any cost. Nothing good comes from hiding my head in the sand. I must use finesse, but still make the point.
“Cursed be the one who does the Lord’s work negligently, and cursed be the one who restrains his sword from blood,” (Jeremiah 48.10 NAS).
“The Lord’s work” may sometimes require a little conflict. I must be ready to engage in the battle or accept the cursed consequence of conducting His work “negligently.”
