Are you Sweet or Salty?

Most of us naturally lean toward one or the other. Some have a sweet tooth while others would rather pick up a bag of chips. Too much of either is not healthy.
The same is true of our personality when it comes to our relationships. Here is how I'm defining this:
Someone who is Sweet = we focus on the person & desire to connect with them; however, we may avoid/overlook some things to keep the relationship. Too much of this will lead to a devaluing of morals & ethics - codependency.

In codependency, we compromise our moral standing and excuse someone from their wrong choices. Ultimately, they will have negative consequences and if we regularly associate with them, the negative consequences will affect us. Many will fall into the trap of trying to "minister" to their friend by trying to fix the problem. If this situation is not soon corrected, we can become enslaved to the other person & their problems.

Someone who is Salty = we focus on a person's choices, the facts surrounding their circumstances, or perhaps the specific words spoken. Too much of this will lead to a devaluing of the person - legalism.

In legalism, we elevate rules over a person; oftentimes, holding others to expectations that are not mandatory or necessary. Very often the expectations are not biblical but simply our personal preferences. Legalistic people are never happy because no one can live up to their expectations. BTW - the people around a legalist are not happy either!

This week, as we conclude our study of the book of Titus, we'll try to determine the sweet spot that values people but does not force us to compromise our moral/biblical standards.

Feel free to add your comments & I'll see you 6:30pm Saturday @ Warehouse 727!
Grace & Peace, Jeff