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Practical Acts Of Courtesy
By William MacDonald
SOME GENERAL SUGGESTIONS
Wear neat, clean clothes. Be an example to others. Remember Oswald Chamber’ words: “Slovenliness is an insult to the Holy Spirit.”
Be prompt for appointments. It is not smart to be late. It is saying that your time is important and the other person’s is not. If you find you are going to be late, call and explain. When some people were late for a prayer meeting, Mrs. Wetherell Johnson warned them against letting that happen again. She said, “Don’t insult the majesty of the Holy Spirit.”
Avoid body odor and bad breath. Use deodorant, and floss and brush your teeth regularly. Mints are helpful.
Don’t be a compulsive talker. People who never come up for air are a bore. Be a good listener and you’ll be surprised how much you can learn.
Be sensitive to the feelings of others. Never make joking or negative remarks about
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Be sensitive to local cultural and social customs, and try to fit in as much as possible. This applies especially to dress. When you are invited to speak at a meeting, find out how the leaders dress and follow their example.
Men shake hands with men, when introduced. When a man is introduced to a woman, he should wait until she extends her hand.
Be sure to see that strangers in a group are introduced.
A man always rises to speak to a woman who is standing. It’s a good idea to stand for an older man also.
Never intrude in a conversation that is going on between others.
Never interrupt when a person is reading or is obviously busy.
Don’t enter a room when prayer is in progress or when the Scriptures are being read. Wait.
When using someone else’s car, always replace the gasoline you’ve used.
When you have a cold, don’t sniffle. Try Kleenex.
Have a servant heart. Try to see ways in which you can serve others and do it without fanfare or trumpet blowing. See things to be done and do them.
If you ask someone to go to a restaurant with you, it is your responsibility to pay the bill. But whether you ask or not, don’t always be on the receiving end. Share the responsibility of picking up the tab.
When you are in company, don’t read and thus separate yourself from the conversation. It might give the impression that you don’t consider their conversation worth listening to. Besides, it’s rude.
If you are in a room with company and have to leave before the others, excuse yourself
courteously and say good-
Acknowledge all gifts promptly. Use your letter as an opportunity to minister to people spiritually. That’s what Paul did when he wrote the letter to the Philippians.
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