Our mind is always full of thought process which shape our perceptions and attitude. A large part of this attitude and perception formations is the result of our experiences and learnings in life. Though this is fine to some aspect, we need to allow most of our perceptions and attitude to be shaped from God's Word. This is due to the fact that our life experiences and learnings have both good and bad included in it. We need to have the discernment to select good experiences and learnings to shape our attitude and perceptions. At the same time also learn lessons from our bad experiences. But these lessons should make us only wise and not bitter. We need to take it in the right sense so that they do not become disruptive to us or others.
Apostle Paul also had some bad experiences in his ministry but he did not allow those experiences to make him bitter but make choices that was good for him.
Acts 15:37-39 (New International Version)
37.Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, 38.but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. 39.They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus.
We cannot blame Apostle Paul for his attitude here. Bad experiences do teach us to become wise and careful in our decision makings.
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