THE O'MALLEY FACTOR
"What right do you have
to condemn your neighbor?" James
We share our home with two
sibling cats, or more accurately, they share their home with us! Delaney's a quiet affectionate soul, while
O'Malley's a predator, and a world-class backbiter!
For reasons known only to
God and himself, he waits until Delaney's back is
turned, then he pounces on her and bites her.
Like all seasoned backbiters, he . . . acts without warning . . . his
attacks are unprovoked . . . his victims can't defend themselves . . . and he
does it to get attention.
Backbiting - how often have
you engaged in it, and afterwards, wished you hadn't even opened your mouth?
When you backbite, others
may listen to what you have to say, but they'll never trust you. Why?
Because they know that what you say to them, you'll also say about them. You see, when you hurt someone by gossip and
innuendo, it says much more about your character than theirs!
Listen, "Who may
worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may
enter your presence? Those who refuse to
slander others, or harm their neighbors, or speak evil of their friends . . .
such people will stand firm forever" (Psalm 15:1-5 NLT).
Do you want to pray with
confidence? Do you want His presence and
His approval on all that you do? If so,
DON'T BACKBITE!