Dealing With Disgust

Disgust is a reaction that arises when a person’s good taste or moral sense is deeply offended. That is not to say that everyone is disgusted by the same things.    Disgust may be aroused in some people by something as simple as observing the eating traditions of certain ethnic groups.  While in our addiction, our family and acquaintances may have reacted with disgust at the degrading effect our substance of choice had on us.  On the other hand, we may have reacted with disgust towards anyone whose actions interfered with our destructive way of living. 

God has created us for joyful relationship with Him and with one another.  The best way to avoid disgust is to follow the principles for living set out in the Bible.  We are told not only to look out for own well-being but to also look to the well-being of others.  Instead of criticizing and finding fault with one another we are to love and encourage one another to good works and with grace forgive one another when we have been offended.  

When we have given our will and life over to the care of God, we are freed from all condemnation.  For this reason, let’s be more like Jesus and not judge others, but be willing to love and care for their well-being.

Prayer:  Lord Jesus, You gave Your life so that I might be saved from judgment and eternal death.  Please help me to encourage those around me to know Your love and forgiveness which will set them free from sin and condemnation.  Amen

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