Wednesday, April 12, 2017

"No Conflict of Interest"

""Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me." (Psalms 92:11)
Obviously this must be some kind of a mistake; this cannot mean what I think it means; at least not in the terms which are felt upon the human heart. If this were speaking of Christ, then maybe I could see this playing out, because those that rise up against Him will fall before Him and be made His footstool; but from the cross, He did ask the Father to forgive them all. So which is it? Does He want them destroyed, or does He want them forgiven? This is where we must put off our thinking caps and really guard our hearts; because God's goodness is not partial. I know that might seem like the most stupid thing that could be said, because God did choose Jacob over Esau; so maybe there is some partiality when it comes to nation building, or to making a bloodline. But when it comes to God's goodness, God's grace and mercy falls on each and everyone the same, it's is up to us to make the choice as to whether or not we will accept it. When it comes to judging others, it is not our place to condemn anyone or to point a finger as to judge someone; not from our position, and not with this human heart. Sure, God has given us a changed heart, but it's still within this fleshly temple, and it still tries to seek it's own desires from time to time. I don't care how strong you think that you might be, if someone pushes the right button, you're going to get in the flesh. I see this playing out several different ways; one has to do with our own personal reactions, the other has to do with passion and forgiveness. Reaction is not just limited to how we respond to our enemies or the wicked; it is more about how we respond to what they represent. In other words, are we concerned more about the sinner, or are we more concerned about the sin? What's the difference? (In case you asked.) People can change, unlike what the world might believe. Sin, on the other hand, will always be sin; it might look different from many different angles, but any sin is still just that, it is sin. Sin does one particular thing to each and every person, on the same spiritual level, it separates each and everyone of us from God! Let me try and put this in another light, otherwise I could be here all day. When it comes to dealing with confrontation, we have got to not think about it! Stop playing with fire! Guard your heart and be compassionate and be willing to look the other way. The more you think about what others might be up to or thinking, the more you going to grow resentful and filled with hatefulness. There is only one goal, that all should come to a personal loving relationship with Christ Jesus; so make that your focus, if you really want to dwell on something about anyone...
"God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. So don't be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all of creation, became his prize possession." (James 1:12-18) NLT

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