John 13:34- A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
From the moment we were conceived we inherited ways, habits, and would have certain predispositions similar to various members in our family. The “sin gene” in all humans is the reason for our character flaws and personality issues that causes us to clash with others. “Blood is thicker than water.” I was prompted to give the previous statement because many spouses, friends, associates, etc… have desired to change the ways of certain ones they have to deal with on a daily basis; especially if they are in an intimate relationship with them. But books, education, laws, ordinances, protocol, threats, and even known severe consequences, have failed to change them, and so will you and I! Therapy and psychological advances have definitely made an impact on many individuals, but the war in the minds of humans against change fiercely wages on. But there is a better way.
The most powerful source in the universe is love (I John 4:8, 16). Love does not mean that we have to accept or condone the inappropriate behaviors or ill-mannerisms of others. However, we are bound by blood contract to Jesus Christ to love those around us in spite of their obvious flaws and shortcomings. “Love never fails” (I Cor. 13:8). Love has been responsible for calming savage beasts. It would also do us good to remember our own flaws, faults, and failures; and then we could be more patience with others. Playing on a level field makes the game much easier to define and play. Through love we can succeed where mere human intellect, means, and devices have failed. So although we cannot change others our words, prayers, and actions can, as long as they are done in love.