Why is it that those we love often hurt us more than others?
Oft heard quote of Mark Twain...."Familiarity breeds contempt". The following Bible verse says almost the same thing.... Matthew 13:54-58.. He came to His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers? 55 “Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? 56 “And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” 57 And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.” 58 And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.
Loved ones often know us better than others and tend to see any little fault we may have.... additionally it hurts worse when those we love find fault with us for we have more invested in the relationship so feelings are magnified and so are sensibilities.
One thing that helps me when my family or close friends find fault with me... is to take it before the Lord letting Him bring conviction in my heart if any is needed and if so then repenting. If the fault finding is unfounded God has taught me to recognize that the person may have issues they are dealing with that I do not have knowledge of... so therefore I then give them grace, love and pray for them. In essence it is a form of turning the other cheek, for it goes against our natural nature and isn't that easy!!
God gave us love and grace, so we should also follow in His example. John 3:16
Hope this helps... blessings!!!
Pastor Sandy
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