This present world is discouraging, steeped in chaos, and full of hatred. Thinking a bit...If I can see that outside me, am I not the same?
Perhaps my best reaction to what I see is to do my best to make sure that my own life is pleasing to God, and seasoned with gentleness and love toward others? Is not God admonishing me to strive to please him while not allowing myself to be caught up in all the things that displease God?
Well said Ellen.