Tolerance

Tolerance... It has been a word used quite frequently in my world lately. By definition, tolerance means the following (one of many definitions): the act or capacity of enduring. For example, "my tolerance of loud noise is limited". Tolerance... To what level are you to endure those things that might bother you the most? Scripture says that we are to turn from those with wicked ways, but yet not judge and to love one another...anyone else a bit confused? I do know that I have come to a point in life that I try to focus on what has an impact on my own life, change that which I can and try to not judge those that might be different in their ways or do it differently than I. For a life filled with intolerance and grief about that which I have no control is not the way that I want to live. However, tolerance for those that continue to hurt me or do wrong to me is also not to be allowed into my house of life and sphere of influence. It is a delicate game of balance...one that I am constantly in fear of falling from.