WAYS TO COPE WITH MISTAKES???
Often, when mistakes are made, a person finds more pleasure and use our emotional energy apportioning blame or justifying what was said or done. Instead, Instead, if your words insult someone, why not simply apologize, put things right, and keep your friendship intact. Did you do something wrong and cause inconvenience or worse for yourself or someone else? Instead of cursing yourself or blaming others, why not just do your best to correct things? Assuming that the error is elsewhere will most likely prolong unnecessary tension and increase the problem. Instead, learn, correct and move on.
when someone offends you it is easy to react in a way that shows you are not happy. how much better to follow the counsel of Jesus Christ when he said:
Matthew 7:12
“All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them.”
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When you make a mistake, even a trivial one, no doubt you want others to treat you with compassion or even to overlook your mistake completely. So why not strive to show the same kindness toward others?—Ephesians 4:32
Ephesians 4:32
But become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate,+ freely forgiving one another just as God also by Christ freely forgave you.
PRINCIPLES THAT CAN HELP REDUCE MISTAKES
Errors are caused by "incorrect judgment, insufficient knowledge or inattention," explains a dictionary. We must admit that every person has one or more of these qualities at a given time. However, mistakes will be less if we look at some basic principles in Scripture.
Such a principle can be found in Proverbs 18:13, which says, "If anyone responds to a matter before hearing the facts, it is stupid and humiliating." Yes, take a few extra moments to hear things and think about your answer, sure to help keep you from speaking prematurely or reacting impulsively. The knowledge gained through careful observation is invaluable in averting misjudgments and avoiding mistakes.
Another biblical principle says, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceful with all men." (Romans 12:18) Do your best to promote a spirit of peace and cooperation. When working with others, be considerate and respectful and strive to praise and encourage them. In such an atmosphere, thoughtless words and actions can be easily forgiven or overlooked, and more serious offenses can be kindly resolved or remedied.
Learn to make the mistake itself a positive experience. Instead of looking for an excuse for what you have said or done, you see this as an opportunity to develop positive qualities in oneself. Do you perhaps need to show more patience, kindness or self-control? What about mildness, peace and love? (Galatians 5:22, 23) At least you can learn what you will not do next time. Without being irresponsible, try not to take yourself too seriously. A sense of humor can certainly help reduce tension.
BENEFITING FROM A PROPER VIEW
A correct look at mistakes helps us to deal constructively when they occur. We will have more peace with ourselves and others. As we strive to learn from our mistakes, we become wiser and more affable. We will neither be overly depressed nor think badly about ourselves. To appreciate that others also deal with their mistakes will bring us closer. Most importantly, we can learn to imitate God's love and willingness to freely forgive
Colossians 3:13
Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovah* freely forgave you, you must also do the same.
Remember Margaret’s mistake, mentioned earlier, spoil the family occasion? Not at all. Everyone saw the funny side of it, especially Margaret, and enjoyed the meal—without the macaroni! In later years, the two grandsons retold the story of that unforgettable family meal to their own children and recalled the fond memories they had of their grandparents. After all, it was only a mistake!
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