Stop and think before you act! I must admit that I don’t always have a loving disposition towards people I dislike, nor do I act right when situations are not aligned with how I want them to be. However, as a Christian, I am called to a higher standard. For most of us, there will be times when people or circumstances push us close to the edge and when that happens, we must be careful of the way we respond. Consider the two scenarios below and think about your reaction: 1.