These days, we hear about the importance of balance on a regular basis. Balanced diet, balanced bank account, balancing one's time wisely, balance beams........okay, that's one too many.
Truly, balance is a virtue. You and I should be striving for spiritual balance. The Bible says,
Therefore, be very strong to keep and to do all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, turning aside from it neither to the right hand nor to the left...
Joshua 23:6, ESV
The people of God ought to avoid extremes. We should be committed to being Biblical -- ignoring terms such as "conservative," or "liberal." Can we not simply strive to be "Biblical?" Consider a handful of practical suggestions on creating and maintaining balance:
God's people ought to be...
SELF-RELIANT, but not Self-sufficient
STEADFAST, but not Stubborn
TACTFUL, but not Timid
SERIOUS, but not Sullen
UNMOVABLE, but not Stationary
GENTLE, but not Hypersensitive
TENDERHEARTED, but not Touchy
CONSCIENTIOUS, but not Perfectionistic
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