. @DavidAFrench’s newsletter today is so important.

I’ve been attacked on Twitter—one time so viciously that @collinhansen had to take over my account for a weekend.

Ever since I’ve created two guidelines for myself and how I treat on this platform.

First, I don’t quote-tweet someone for the purpose of disagreement or critique—that is, in effect, I don’t invite my followers to pile on and attack someone who they may not follow and, thus, don’t have context for apart from one tweet.

Second, when I was attacked, I remember thinking, “Man, if my attackers could just talk with someone who loves me—my dad, my mom, my best friend, etc.—not only would they discover so much worse about me, they’d also discover so much love and grace even knowing that worse.”

If I think that about myself, then surely most of us are the same. So, why should I not extend that same redemptive vision to others when I disagree with them on Twitter? “Lord, may I not see a flat version of someone. Give me eyes to see context.” This is esp true in these days.

I know I don’t get it right—even now I’m thinking of a few tweets I regret. But it is good to remember—it’s his KINDNESS that leads us to repentance (Rom 2:4) + LOVE covers a multitude of sins (1 Ptr 4:8). The Lord sees us in fullness thru love—and his kindness convicts.