I have this verse taped to my refrigerator door. Titus 3:2 says, “To speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.” This verse is evident through our lives as we walk in the Spirit.

When we are submitted to the Holy Spirit we bear fruit that exemplifies the Lord: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23. No fleshly reactions are found in a Spirit-led believer.

Luke 6:35 says of the Lord, “…He is kind to the unthankful and evil.” Verse 37 says, “Judge not, and you shall not be judged…” Matthew 7:2 says, “For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Heart-maintenance includes releasing all unresolved issues, forgiving when we are slighted, rejected, or ignored. Refusing to gossip, or to carry an offense after the sun goes down.