Guest guest Posted September 1, 2001 Report Share Posted September 1, 2001 > > The Jars > > > > The preacher placed two identical jars on the table > > next to the pulpit. He quoted 1 Samuel 16:7: "The > > Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man > > looks at the outward appearance, but, the Lord looks > > at the heart" > > > > "These jars came from the same factory, were made > > of the same materials, and, can hold the same amount. > > But, they are different, he explained". > > > > Then he upset one, and, it oozed out honey. He turned > > over the other, and, vinegar spilled out. "When a jar > > is upset, whatever is in it comes out". > > > > "Until the jars were upset, they looked alike. The > > difference was within, and, could not be seen. When > > they were upset, their contents were revealed". > > > > "Until we are upset we put on a good front. But, > > when we are upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts, > > and, attitudes, for, out of the abundance of the heart > > his mouth speaks" ( Luke 6:45). > > > > "What if someone tipped you over today?" > > > > "What would flow out?" > > > > "Would you reveal the "honey" of grace, and, patience, > > or the "vinegar" of anger and sarcasm?" > > > > "Above all, love each other deeply, because, love > > covers over a multitude of sins" (1Peter 4:8). > > > > Have a terrific day knowing that the one who upsets > > you may be just looking for some honey. Author Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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