Quotations

This morning prayer meet sharings put forth a reflection for us.

How proper do we quote from others ? Do we need to be very careful in terms of using others' articles and speeches in our uses ?

The gist of the thing hinged upon the integrity of the very person we quote. Like using regular hymns from modern authors,if the background for these persons are controversial,can we without discrimination & quote them ?

For careful and conservative colleagues ,there should be no problems in using good songs even knowing that the person is not perfect and even with problems of integrity.

But for more elderly pastors,both our consistent lives & our personal integrity are important. Our songs and conduct have to be matched without separation.

In present days when personal freedom is a must for all to express,it's hard indeed,not that not possible,to still persist in a conservative stance.

Lord ! Help me to be careful in using quotes with your wisdom.

Grant me courage to use it in a proper & conscientious way.