southern ramblings

I'm taking on a different topic - no witty southern sayings to ramble on tonight. It absolutely amazes me how curious some people are (myself included) and how quick we are to pass judgment on a situation we know nothing about. One of the hardest things I have learned is that it is not wise to comment on a situation when all sides are not known. It is so incredibly difficult not to comment or pass judgment, but it is often best. One should always be aware of the company surrounding them, for one never knows how a comment will effect others. I will admit, I struggle with keeping my mouth shut at times, but it is something I'm working on and something I hope to keep improving.

I don't think I'm the only person who struggles w/ this. At church tonight, a friend of mine read a passage from Galatians, it fall just before the list of the Fruits of the Spirit. I don't know that I have ever really paid attention to the verses that come before the list. It has left me very thoughtful, to say the least.