When we are moved to act, what is that which generated the need to act? Either external or internal doesn’t matter, what does matter is source of the move to act. Are we moved to act because of an emotional response or an academic response? In other words, have we thought about how we respond or are we simply acting from a state of passion?
It really does come down to this either / or situation. Upon what is our response grounded? As an Orthodox Christian, I believe that a response ought to be built upon that which is true, not that which is felt in the moment. And this sort of thing doesn't just happen. One must exercise or practice this response. When spoken poorly to, when lashed out against, when criticized or mocked, how do we respond? We must stop and think about what is the right thing to do, not merely respond, because a response like that will merely be based on flesh. Of course, when one practices responding according to faith, eventually our immediate response will be based on faith, But this we must practice and think through.
It really does come down to this either / or situation. Upon what is our response grounded? As an Orthodox Christian, I believe that a response ought to be built upon that which is true, not that which is felt in the moment. And this sort of thing doesn't just happen. One must exercise or practice this response. When spoken poorly to, when lashed out against, when criticized or mocked, how do we respond? We must stop and think about what is the right thing to do, not merely respond, because a response like that will merely be based on flesh. Of course, when one practices responding according to faith, eventually our immediate response will be based on faith, But this we must practice and think through.
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