Psalm 37:23-24 English Standard Version
23 The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; 24 though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.
Yesterday was an exercise in humor. Some will laugh at the intentional errors of spelling and word selection. Others may be annoyed. Some might not even notice.
If we consider ourselves to be a serious person about serious subjects we are only allowing others to see just one side of ourselves. Fellowship is about sharing self and using every part of our makeup to allow others to relate to a real person and not a robot. Being real with people can only enhance our relationships and allow others access into all of our thoughts and ways.
There is a unique thought that can arise in others if all they see is one side of a person. They will instinctively feel that person is two faced. What is hidden that cannot be shown? Our natural instinct is to put our best foot forward. We instinctively want to be liked even if we feel unworthy of love. Nothing is as lonely as being in a crowd and feeling alone.
Being the answer man in every bible study does not allow others the opportunity to express themselves. If we do not allow others the freedom to be themselves how can we expect to love them for who they are in truth. No one in a group setting should feel like their personal thoughts are unwanted.
The passage provided today is about navigating those slippery slopes. Another way of saying it is that a person who does not stumble is not walking. We all want to walk with Christ. He is perfect, we are not. We will occasionally slip. If we are close to someone, we will see they have reached out to keep us from falling face first.
That is a sign of good fellowship.