THE WISDOM OF CHRISTIAN MODERATION
Brethren, we are called to be sound Christians, but not alarming ones; bright saints, not blinding ones. Therefore, let us live with discernment and balance. A tasteless soup disappoints the taster, yea, a salty one even condemns the soup and injures the taster altogether. Have Christ within you but don't flaunt your Christianity to the irritation of others. Only a thin line exists between boldness and arrogance; be careful not to miss the mark and cross over the border. Be confident, yet, stay humble and meek. Be proactive, yet, not proud. Don't boast about God when He has already left you, for God has respect for only the lowly but is against the proud. Men will always regard love than law; be the first to show kindness and cheerfulness. Speak the truth, yet with love and solemnity; shun slander. " Speak evil of no man " in your quest for truth and justice. In fact, be just, yet merciful; criticize constructively, and seek redeeming solutions then proff...