Is it best, when things are taken out of context, distorted and misrepresented to "Let it be"?

Question

In other words, after the initial explanation of facts, not to justify myself further, but to remove myself from the situation? Oh, by the way, I look at my own actions and then get counsel. As I am doing superficially here and deeply elsewhere.

Peace and love

Answer 1

When things are getting way too twisted, it might just be better to walk away from it. You know what is true to you. You make an effort to educate others, but sometimes things are just to messy to bother trying to straighten it all out. Let it be for a while, and then come back when the atmosphere is different. Like tides, you know.

Answer 2

I think there are times to "walk away".
Each situation has to be evaluated for what it is. Sometimes I have found it OK to go forward with an explanation. It depends on the other persons attitude at the time.

And then again I just reread your question and you stated "not to justify MYSELF FURTHER.

I initially took this question to be on spiritual things and if that is the case we should never justify ourselves. Everything should be to justify the LORD.

Answer 3

Let it be is definitely the right answer if someone is not understanding what you are saying. I personally found that it is the best answer for me and works in my own personal experience. You can't force an opinion or belief down ones throat if it's not wanted. Nor can your expect all to perceive the thought you are relaying in the way you are doing so. No two people react the same, think the same or believe the same. Some get it, some don't. Let it be...I did and it's better for me.........p & l ~p~

Answer 4

I think that I understand where you are coming from, so I partially agree with the idea of "let it be."

But then, I am also concerned that allowing these things to occur - things being taken out of context, distorted, and misrepresented - is also potentially harmful.

And it appears that you have positioned yourself as the speaker in this situation, as opposed to the audience, so I think that you do bear some responsibility in ensuring that your message is heard and understood correctly. Likewise, the listener also has an obligation to you, the speaker, to gain an understanding rather than reconfiguring your message and interpreting it to mean whatever he/she wishes it to mean.

Hope that makes sense.

Answer 5

It is to your best judgement to let things be or not. If you think that continuing further will vindicate you somehow maybe you can do so. However, try weighing things if its worth doing it because it is the end result that will put everyone in either happy or sad situation.
Oftentimes, to "Let it Be" could be a peaceful way of allowing everyone to go ahead to where he is leading to and picking up the pieces to where things fell could be easy. Good Luck!

Answer 6

We are asked to reprove, correct others. But in a manner of meekness." Sit down, and reason the matter."

Answer 7

Yes sometimes it is, There are also times to report abuse and times to correct in love.

Answer 8

Ask this, to help: Who will benefit from your response?

1 Corinthians 10:23
"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive.

Answer 9

it depends completely on thesituation. Sometimes, its best to just let it go, other times it is best to stand up for your principles.

Answer 10

You are absolutely right!
I'm boiling water.
What was your question again?

I'm going to check if my tea is ready now!
Peace to you!