Director of Computer Services, Rick Miller, instructing Biola students in the use of computers located on campus.
ing in hostility, you can expect problems. If you raise your voice, they will raise theirs. If you keep your calm, the response will gen erally come in the same manner. Respect the other person; give him the benefit of the doubt. The third principle is, "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them un der their feet, and turn again and rend you" (vs. 6). "Use discretion; know what to say and how much at a given time." The basic issue is often hidden in the emotional heat of the moment. Be discerning as to when to approach another. Share the insights of the deeper level of what Cod would say to rectify the
are to overcome evil with good. Do not try to answer or to solve all of the problems by yourself. Back off and respect the judgment of Cod. Let Him work. The second principle of peace making is to begin with ourselves. Jesus said, "Do not think about the speck in your brother's eye when you have a huge beam in your own." He simply meant that we are to begin with ourselves (vs. 5). Then be sure you under stand others, taking care of all the tendencies to be hypercritical, judgmental and unfair to others. To see your own faults will make you more understanding and com passionate of others. If you treat another with unkindness, answer- Page 32
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