Be kind and show compassion for people who struggle and doubt and hesitate to commit. Have mercy on them with discernment. (Jude 22)
How
do you deal with the people you lead who are stragglers? Are you tempted to
push them to the side, or even drive them out? Those who don’t buy in; who
aren’t true believers, will be a source of endless problems. They must be dealt
with. But, how do you deal with them the right way?
This
instruction clearly gives you the correct attitude to have, but you may
struggle with how to have mercy; how to show compassion to these people who are
struggling. Paul also gave some insight in his letter to the Galatians (6:1-2),
“Carry each other’s problems, and you’ll be doing what Jesus said to do.” Jesus
wanted this mercy for each other, so that His people would find unity. “Let
them (the ones who believe in me) be completely unified, so the world will know
that the Father sent me and loves them (John 17:23).” Jesus talked in family
terms. You become brothers and sisters in God’s family when you follow Him. The
unity Jesus spoke about is so complete that you and He are like one person, and
through that love you can also be united with other believers. Unity is a high
priority of Jesus, and it must be a very high priority for you, if you would
lead as God wants you to lead.
Look for your people who
struggle today and show them the compassion and mercy that brings this unity.
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