When sin came into the world it changed the nature of all men. God created us to be like him (Genesis 1:26). We were created to be kind, loving, just and full of grace. But when we turned away from communion with the father of lights (James 1:17), we became dark inside (2 Peter 1:19).
We know how to be polite to one another. We have even developed nice ways to put someone in their place. When we are on the giving end of veiled barbs, we feel justified. When we are on the receiving end we feel insulted and hurt.
Jesus said people will react toward us in the same manner they act toward him (John 15:20-21). If they kept his word, they will keep ours. If they reject his words they will reject ours.
Our responsibility is to make sure we are speaking his words and not our own veiled darkness.
