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  1. Bryan
    2 February 2007 @ 1:22 pm

    We are sorry we had to miss the Peacemaker seminar. We heard from other missionaries as well that it was really good. The Lord has been teaching me much through the life of Joseph and his forgiveness for his brothers. I have been enjoying reading through Lawrence Richards’ 365 Day Devotional Commentary. Here is a quote from his devotional for January 14:

    What was it that freed Joseph to forgive so freely? Perspective. Joseph realized his brothers had intended to harm him. But he also understood that God had used his siblings to achieve a good and important end. In looking beyond the act to consider God, Joseph was able to see his brothers’ sins in a fresh perspective. Sensing the good hand of God even in the evil others did freed Joseph from anger and from any desire to take revenge.

    “Of the seven deadly sins, anger is possibly the most fun. To lick your wounds, to smack your lips over grievances long past, to roll over your tongue the prospect of bitter confrontations still to come, to savor to the last toothsome morsel both the pain you are given and the pain you are giving back; in many ways it is a feast fit for a king. The chief drawback is that what you are wolfing down is yourself. The skeleton at the feast is you.”—Frederick Beuchner
    Richards, L. (1990). The 365 day devotional commentary. Includes index. (40). Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books.

    We enjoy your site! Keep up the great work, and enjoy your continued language and culture learning! We are looking forward to being back in Mexico with you later this summer.

    God Bless,
    Bryan

  2. Jim
    2 February 2007 @ 3:59 pm

    Is anger really the most fun? I rather think it’s one of those non-fun things that for some strange reason we just keep doing. Anyway, very true that you are the skeleton at the feast!

    We’re looking forward to having you back! 🙂

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