Are These Bits of Spiritual Advice Impossible to Apply In Our Workplace?
Some bits of spiritual advice may seem impossible - or at least too difficult - to apply in our workplace. These may be amongst those. But let's see if we might re-consider and find ways to do so. OK? Say Nothing 1. Let it pass, that insolent word. Do not retaliate. Remember Jesus, when taunted and mocked in the house of Herod, was silent. Imitate His heroic silence, His divine restraint. By so doing you will make giant strides in virtue. After all, it is easy to give back taunt for taunt, sneer for sneer, cut for cut. Anyone can do that. But to curb the tongue that is longing to lash out – that means manly sanctity. You have perhaps the power to inflict a wound far deeper than the one you got, but leave him to God, who knows the provocation you have received and who has said, “I will repay.” If he is worth anything, he will recognize your virtuous silence and respect you – perhaps it will be the means of converting him. If he is not worth anything, why be troubled about his lack o...