Scripture: 1st Corinthians 6:12 (the Message)
Just because something is technically legal doesn’t mean that it’s spiritually appropriate. If I went around doing whatever I thought I could get by with, I’d be a slave to my whims.
Thought for the Day: Have you ever had someone ask you something that in the moment seemed entirely inappropriate? During a recent wedding, just moments before I stepped into the sanctuary to perform the ceremony, the photographer asked for my opinion (his was very clear) on a hot political topic. Not only did the wording of his question assume a specific take on the issue he raised, but clearly he lacked the basic facts. I made the mistake of pointing out that his question was flawed which only increased his desire to have a public debate with the bride just moments away from her grand entrance.
Within Christianity, I believe we should be able to talk about anything and everything. With that said, there are appropriate times and places for certain conversations and debates and there are inappropriate times and places. Being able to know when and where to keep our mouths closed is really important, especially as people of faith. If questions remain in regard to my thinking on this matter, let me reinforce that you should not ask the minister his thoughts on a controversial political issue 45 seconds before a wedding…especially when you are the photographer.
Prayer: God of Heaven, guide me in my conversations with others, and when the next thought is not quite appropriate for the setting, give me the wisdom to talk about the weather. Amen.
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