Inferiority

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

God forgive those who, through intimidation, words, and actions, have made many feel inferior, stifling their God-given gifts. We were created in God’s image, and each person has unique gifts and abilities to offer. There is only one you, unique and valuable.

It Is Written

1 TIMOTHY 4:12 Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.

ROMANS 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Respect

We can disagree respectfully, forgive, and refuse to believe what others say or do that is untrue. Some people have a problem with their mouths and vomit on those nearby. No one can make us feel inferior without our permission. We do not have to remain in such a person’s presence. We certainly do not have to believe demeaning words or take them to heart. We do not have to choose to be victims. Scripture says we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ.

Prayer

Lord, help us realize that we have a choice when we are in the presence of mouth vomit, demeaning words, false accusations, gossip, slander, verbal abuse, and similar things. Help us to respectfully disagree, walk away, and leave those words behind. Help us to keep them from hurting our hearts and self-worth. Help us to set healthy boundaries. Give us wisdom to know what is about others and to walk away uninjured.

Takeaway

You are more than a conqueror through Christ who loves you.