“Christian Value” #4: Always Say “Yes”
Christians are always ready to help others in any way possible, right? Wrong. While Christians have a calling to be servants of Jesus, that does not mean they have to take on every task asked of them. God knows and understands that you have limits, and taking on too many tasks will lead to burnout, take time from your family, and can even put a wedge between your relationship with Christ. Saying “yes” to a toxic friendship, 3rd volunteer position at your church, or the like will eventually break you down. He understands that your mental health is important!
Saying no is not immediately considered bad in God’s eyes, because He believes certain things have to take priority over saying “yes” to someone requesting help. Don’t push your prayer time aside because your church needs a new adult volunteer to help out with watching the teens during youth group, for example. God knows in your heart if how you feel about the situation. While saying no can be difficult, sometimes it’s an important word to utter. Do so when you know you're at your limits, and other Christians will respect your decision.
