A Message from Chuck: The High Cost of Agitation
Have you ever known someone who seems to have a “gift” for finding the one thing that will set everyone else on edge? They don’t just enter a room; they disturb it. They have a knack for bringing up the one topic that causes tension, dropping the one comment that creates a rift, or fanning the flames of a conflict that was just about to die down. In our world today, we might call them “provocateurs,” but the Bible has a much more direct term for it: they are people who “stir the pot.”
In this video, we’re looking at a behavior that is the polar opposite of the peace and grace we’ve been talking about: Stirring the Pot.
While the message of grace invites us to “Come As You Are,” it is important to remember that God loves us too much to let us stay as we are—especially if we are someone who finds a strange delight in causing strife. We’ll explore:
- The Anatomy of an Agitator: Identifying the subtle ways we can stir up trouble through gossip, “helpful” criticism, or unnecessary provocation.
- The Motive Behind the Spoon: Understanding that the desire to stir the pot often comes from a heart of insecurity, pride, or unresolved hurt that seeks to control the room.
- Choosing Peace Over Provocation: How to trade the temporary “rush” of agitation for the lasting reward of being a peacemaker in your home, your office, and your church.
The “stirrer” is never a truly happy person, and they certainly aren’t a helpful one. Let’s learn how to put down the spoon and pick up the towel of a servant instead.
