The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-11-21
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Would Not Do That.

the remark, II would not do that J. IL
may be that some friend has done or
said something that we do not approve,
hence the above remark. But place
yourself in the position occupied by the
other, and perhaps you would DO the
same thing. We are creatures OF CIR
We are often forced TO 40
that which we would not do if placed
differently. Then weshould be char'ta-
bly, disposed to those who do things
which We disapprove. 1t is often the
same way in what we hear said by
others For instance, we hear an un-
couth or vulgar expression, at al map |
propriate time or place, and we say;
would not say such thing. But sup
pose We swap places and circumstances.
Then we would be almost sure TO say
the same thing. Then we should not
censure others too severely for their
misconduct, or for their vulgar ex-
pressions Sometimes persons of intel
ligence and refinement mix and mingle
with the illiterate and vulgar. They
may be driven to it by the force of cir
cunstances. If we belong to the refined
class of society, We may need the assist
ance of the vulgar in some important
task, and be compelled to associate
with them; but in doing 80 we should
ever be governed by high standard OF
moral ethics. We need not be contain
mated by association with the vulgar or
rude. We should We watchtul Of our
own interests, and guard well every vul-
nerable point and protect ourselves
against the invasion Of the enemy II
our good name socially, as well as oul
moral and religious status. If assaileo
by an enemy, we should stand on the
defensive, and not fly into passion an'
retort and threat, for this shows weak
ness in the mind of those so affected
= We should consider we'll the motive tina
r induces an attack. If we are assaile'
and charged with theft, or falsehood, o
any other crime, knowing and feelln
onI innocence, we should not fly int
passion and charge the same upon GU
j assalant and add threats beside. Th
better plan is to be calm and await a 81
- luton Of the charge. and allow the a
" cuser to hang himself. We shout
nc suppress any and all hostile feelings, 4
y matter from what cause produced, unit
l. an investigation is had for the purpo
of getting at the foundation of the acc
- satlon. There are very few, if an
~ -, who love to have their conduct nols'
III abroad in the world, especially if the
At conduct is not in accord with what &c
il orally admitted to be legitimate. Re
ID SONS often become antagonistic fro
n very frivolous causes. Good friend
il belonging to the same religious socict
is often differ in opinion, it may be, abo
" the tenets Of the Church. They me'
Id and wrangle until anger takes the pla
H. of reason, and difficulty ensues Al
g entails regrets for life Men in busint
ct -partners-difier about business mi
IS, tiers, talk the matter over, quarrel, a
NO become enemies for life, when the fou
Id dation of the whole thing was misu
in Outstanding about a tritle. Friends
politics sometimes differ in opinion,
in angry and become enemes- witho
T.. cause-for life. 1t sometimes happt
in that an officer does not discharge his {
70. ty in the manner nor ut the time Il
to we judge to be right, and we are rea
,as to accuse him of impure motives, VIII
in. he may be doing the best he can unt
al. the circumstances or, he may be dol
es, as he thinks is right in the eye of
". law. But because he does differt
mt from what we think to be right, we ,
1t, ready to condemn and punish hi
tn. Preachers of the various denominati'
the are not exempt from these evil incli
tons. They are prone to impute
lie. pure motives to those of the other Sc
cts if they happen to differ with them
I'm their excgesis of the Scripture, or
hi their exposition of the tenets of tn
nat orthodoxy. We have heard of editc
she of the public journals differing in ser
csc ments about religion. morality, politi
yas and various other things They sou
times get offended, and blaze away Il
Is" publish some very hard things abe
on their brother editors, and general
J." when such differences occur, persons
nd all ages, grades, religion and polit
no become interested and take sides, n
Dis the whole community is stirred up
in. such Il pitch that they are ready
throw up heads and tails, play qui
bi. and be friendly again without the she
ere ding of one drop of blood
nst Now, in conclusion, we will'takc t
iii. ground that these things are all wror
vas and we will presume to advise all p
md ties to let contentious, and animositi
,le, aud censurcs, and threats, and eve
it'll thing else of an evil tendency, 60
ow the four winds and let each look
be the interest of the other, especially
sir, him who is of the same profession,
rs who has the same or similar calling
God we are brethren, let US be brethren
deed and in truth. i'll am Christi,
by | should recognize Christian, as
uld brother, wherever meet him, rega
. n less of his scctarian name. If an
/, n IaWYor, or u doctor. or n teacher. OF