encouragement for May 18th

[Guest guest]

Bond of Fellowship

How good and how pleasant it is for people to agree. Consensus puts them on

common ground, takes tension out of conversation, and forges a bond of

fellowship.

There can be broad agreement when we accept standards and adhere to

them; in weights, sixteen ounces as a pound; in measures, twelve inches as a

foot; in games, the rules that govern them; in government, the constitution;

and in religion, the Bible. Agreement is impossible when each is a law unto

himself. In fixed laws and established standards there must be adherence, no

deviation from it; and yet, where opinions are concerned, we must grant

latitude and have the tolerance to accept differences. With opinion, there

can be a kind of agreement in disagreement--an agreement that each is

permitted to have his own " think " provided he does not try to force it on

another.

" The sword within the scabbard keep, And let mankind agree. -- Dryden

" Can two walk together, except they be agreed? " --Amos 3:3

HAVE A POWERFUL AND AWESOME DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOD BLESS,

KRISTIN