The alternate singer doesn't quite hit that note...
That youth minister down the road stumbles during the joint Christmas service address...
Someone else at church has problems with their microphone...
None of the above scenarios are a disaster. Far from it. In fact, most are barely glitches when looking at the big picture.
But I wonder if some in attendance, who could also fill the role, get a sinister, internal, joy when they see someone else falter?
If so, how is this best dealt with?
Surely you can't apologise to the person. This would bring to light that you not only noticed their misstep but come across as either judgemental or self righteous.
Of course, you should bring that attitude to God in repentance.
Ideally, it's a change of heart which is required, desiring the best for those around you and viewing the efforts of theirs in the absolute best light.
Then, even if everything doesn't run flawlessly, you're in a far better place to, not only overlook the problem, but be able to see, appreciate, and genuinely communicate the positive things which were ministered to you.
That youth minister down the road stumbles during the joint Christmas service address...
Someone else at church has problems with their microphone...
None of the above scenarios are a disaster. Far from it. In fact, most are barely glitches when looking at the big picture.
But I wonder if some in attendance, who could also fill the role, get a sinister, internal, joy when they see someone else falter?
If so, how is this best dealt with?
Surely you can't apologise to the person. This would bring to light that you not only noticed their misstep but come across as either judgemental or self righteous.
Of course, you should bring that attitude to God in repentance.
Ideally, it's a change of heart which is required, desiring the best for those around you and viewing the efforts of theirs in the absolute best light.
Then, even if everything doesn't run flawlessly, you're in a far better place to, not only overlook the problem, but be able to see, appreciate, and genuinely communicate the positive things which were ministered to you.
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