To be honest, this book was meant to be a source of inspiration — a guide that offers clear direction, according to the Lord, on how we should live our lives.
While it will still serve that purpose, the form in which it is written will change. I won’t write as a teacher, because I have not yet gone through some of the experiences I’ll be mentioning. Instead, this book will be from my perspective on Modern Society's Christianity, so that I may avoid judging others without first looking at myself.
Yourself? Yes — you. Humanity is often quick to respond to a stimulus without any reflection on oneself. We are quick to judge, quick to correct, eager to teach, and desperate to be the “bigger person” — yet we so often fail to examine our own hearts.This isn’t entirely our fault — but it becomes our fault when we recognize this truth and still choose to walk in it. These tendencies are often inherited from our elders.
We seek guidance from those who’ve already walked the journey. We ask God to lead us, for He holds the wisdom of all existence. We ask for help from parents, mentors, and friends — those who’ve lived through what we now face. But too often, we’ve seen them jump in to “do their job” without allowing us the grace to learn through the process. And so, we adopt the same habit: rushing in, acting without reflection.
The Lord calls us to judge — but only righteously. You cannot tell someone to quit a certain behavior if you’re still doing the same thing yourself. That would be hypocrisy. Judging is natural, but the manner and foundation of our judgment matter greatly.
The tongue carries the power of life and death — so be mindful of how you use it. Let your words uplift, not destroy. A simple, “I’m proud of you,” can mean the world — especially to boys.
Sometimes our tongues slip, and we say things we later regret — things that wound others. That’s when your tongue should be used for life: drop your pride, and apologize — sincerely. Let them know you didn’t mean it, and assure them that your words were not your true intent.
Emotions affect all of us. When anger arises, it can feel like a different person has taken over your body. But we must learn to master our emotions — not let them define us. God gave us emotions for a reason, but He also made us above all things on the earth. So neither fleeting thoughts nor wild emotions should control us forever.