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The 24-hour Rule
Author Unknown
Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use
you. -
Luke 6:28 NKJV
"The 24-hour Rule!"
When you're criticised, it's human to want to retaliate. But when
you take time to try and understand, it makes it easier to forgive.
For example, critical people often: (1) lack intimate relationships.
They
keep others at arm's length, rarely share feelings, and are
uncomfortable with those who do; (2) lack empathy. It's easier for
them to condemn than accept. Their hard and fast views make them
inflexible; (3) fear what they don't understand. Paul persecuted
Christians because he feared their increasing popularity; (4) can't
handle freedom. They need rules that limit their choices and only
feel secure within their own boundaries.
Abraham Lincoln's description of how he handled criticism is a
literary gem: "If I tried to answer all the attacks made on me, this
shop might as well be closed for any other business. I do the best I
know how, and I mean to keep on doing so. If the end brings me out
right, then what is said won't matter. If the end brings me out
wrong, then 10 angels declaring I was right would make no
difference."
So, what should you do when you're being criticised? "Bless those
who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you" (Luke 6:35
NKJV). Don Shula, the Miami Dolphins coach, held his team to
"The 24-hour rule." He gave them 24 hours to either celebrate
a victory or sulk over a defeat; then they had to put it behind
them. That's a rule we need to live by!
"Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself.
They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under
independence. From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day,
events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to ensure peace,
security and happiness, the rifle and the pistol are equally
indispensable. The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains
evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that is
good." -- George Washington
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