Confronting the issues Graciously

Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and dosen't do it, sins.

James 4:17

When you are confronted with a situation you feel is wrong, follow these guidelines:

1. Talk to others in your community or peer groups. Your concern may be the catalyst, which God can use to accomplish great good.
2. Pray about the issue before you do anything. This often helps you deal with anger and helps you channel your feelings produtively.
3. Do some research . Find out what the law is or who is in charge.
4. Raise the issue without raising your voice. When one person objects to something, only a few people pay attention to the issue. But when thirty peoplr object to the same issue, it gets attention.
5. Don't give up when you know that you are right.

Edmund Burke, the British patriot, said, "All that is neccessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Make your voice heard. It may be all that it takes to move others to take a stand for right.

Sala, Harold. Just for today: Guidelines for living.