It is usually our first reaction to surround ourselves with those who completely agree with us. There is no conflict and it feels good to be right all the time. But what about the people who don’t always agree with us? Should we be able to disagree on things and still live in harmony with each other? Absolutely.
It helps to have those around you who don’t always agree with you, because these new perspectives will either challenge you to back up what you are saying or you will begin to learn new things. There are many people who teach me things in certain areas, but I don’t completely agree with them in other areas. Being around those who challenge your thinking will give you new ideas and will also strengthen your gift of discernment. Never forget that everyone has something valuable to offer; you may just need to first get over your need of always being right.
Also on this same topic, please don’t be afraid to share your honest opinion graciously with others once trust is built in a relationship. This important step will help you become comfortable and confident in what you believe, as well.
Have you ever surrounded yourself with people you don’t agree with? If so, did you learn something from them? You can leave your comment below.
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I think it is so important to surround ourselves with people who are different than us and don’t agree with everything we say. Iron sharpens iron. And some of my most growing moments have been when I have had to work through a conflict with another person or to walk in their shoes and see the world through their eyes. While it might be more tempting to surround ourselves with people who “yes” us to death, it is certainly not the choice if we want to grow and change. Thanks for the thought-provoking post!
Thank you so much Lauren. I like the saying “Iron sharpens iron.” Checking out your blog now and thanks for reading.
Hey thanks for the for the Twitter follow; so glad to have discovered you and your awesome blog. Adding you to my bloglovin’ queue now, as well.
I think it is so important to surround ourselves with people who are different than us and don’t agree with everything we say. Iron sharpens iron. And some of my most growing moments have been when I have had to work through a conflict with another person or to walk in their shoes and see the world through their eyes. While it might be more tempting to surround ourselves with people who “yes” us to death, it is certainly not the choice if we want to grow and change. Thanks for the thought-provoking post!
Thank you so much Lauren. I like the saying “Iron sharpens iron.” Checking out your blog now and thanks for reading.
While talking with some friends of mine, who I don’t always agree with, I said, “Why are we so afraid of rejection or acceptance that we don’t realize others may welcome our differences as an opportunity to learn and grow?” That struck me so much, I added it to quotes on my Facebook page.
Great post, Adam!
I love that quote! Thanks for reading and commenting, Kathy!
While talking with some friends of mine, who I don’t always agree with, I said, “Why are we so afraid of rejection or acceptance that we don’t realize others may welcome our differences as an opportunity to learn and grow?” That struck me so much, I added it to quotes on my Facebook page.
Great post, Adam!
I love that quote! Thanks for reading and commenting, Kathy!
Yes – I learned several things. Even if it is gracious, most people don’t want to hear the truth and never offer your opinion unless trust is first established. Most importantly, I’ve learned that putting people around you with a different view is so helpful because some one in your congregation/group is going to have the same view as that other person.
Exactly, Sandy. Thanks for reading!
Yes – I learned several things. Even if it is gracious, most people don’t want to hear the truth and never offer your opinion unless trust is first established. Most importantly, I’ve learned that putting people around you with a different view is so helpful because some one in your congregation/group is going to have the same view as that other person.
Exactly, Sandy. Thanks for reading!
Really useful words I read here thanks a lot and also thanks for the follow on twitter