christlovedeaf
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How influental are we as of child of God? Many times, when many christians prayed the prayer like this, (example of praying about ur spouse) " Lord, make her change, make her see what she need to change, convict her of her sins, I know You have problem with her, I try I try I try to make her see what she has doing, oh the sermon, she didn't get it......" Ongoing jabbering about his spouse, then suddenly, the Lord answered, " its not her that have the problem, its YOU." Does that mean the spouse is innocent? No, that's God's work and take of that, but only what God wants to work on is YOU. " yes, but Lord, look how evil they are!" as a person claim to point out "their" sins. Now, true, we should not compromise the sins, but each of us has the weaknesses. We can not say, "well, I don't have the problem with that, so you shouldn't either". That is not of God. Like comments, if a person committed horrible sin, and saying its righteous anger to punish "their" sins, it isn't the righteous anger. Each person has a choice, we can't make them change and we have no power to condemn their behavior, this is more like battle against flesh and blood instead of spiritual. That's driven more people away from faith. Does that mean we can take lightly of their sins? No, we need to help those only for those who does seek after righteousness. Like the true story, Michael Shephard who was gay and was murdered by unchristlikeness example guys, claiming that's what God said, which truthfull which God has no intention to do such thing. May use by Sodom and Gomorrah issues, but that culture has all kinds of evil and the purpose of it is not bec they are homosexuals, bec God knows their heart which they won't let God do anything in their lives, and those cities are not just homosexuals, but also killing, raped, molesting, incest, robberies and all kinds. If you noticed carefully the life of King David, after he commit adultery and consonspiracy of murdering Bathsheba's husband, when Nathan came to him, and after his parable, what is King David's comment? He said, that person should put to death! You know what? What did Nathan say? David, its you that done that and what you said that judgement will be given to you. (My interpretation). That's apply to us, whatever we say as of judgements against others will be given to you and also, Paul said becareful what you say. God is full of grace and mercies for all people and be given to those who come to Him. We can't compare my life and them and we must deal our own weakenesses and strenthen others who has similar to your experience. Its sooooo easy to cut down on others who commit particular sin which "I" don't commit and think "I" have no problem with that sin, so you shouldn't either, that's pure unethical and ungodly. Some using wrong perspective about "tickle by the ears". That does not mean when a person who struggle and try to live after righteousness who face. That phrase is more as nutreul behaviors or being open mind and claim God approve whatever that is. Not for those who has whatever weaknesses each face their lives they are in to set their goals. Each of us has certain weaknesses and there is no exceptional. God looks the hearts for those who desire to live godly and He will lead you to help others who have the similar weakenesses, but must have a humble spirit, God hates prides. Remember Jesus said God is more tolerable of Tyre, Sodom and Gomorrah and other cites He mentioned than bigorty and judgemental attitudes. He points out on the Pharisees, bec of improper behavior to those who are hurting and struggles. Our influence is vital for positive side which people who are watching and God work thru us to draw others to Him. Judgemental, criticism and other neg remarks that will driven them farther away. Watch Jesus walks and talks Jesus came to save , not to condemn, the Holy Spirit came to convicts, not condemn. Convict and condemn doesn't go hand in hand. In scripture did say friend of this world is enmy of God, does not mean being a friend, He meant not to be conformd or live like them, similar as of fellowship, meaning don't be neutral. Remember, minister to those who are in needs or help, not to cut down on the bigotry. Remember, be good to those who hate you, love and bless those who hurt you, don't lash out on those who lash out on you. Also, said, practice godliness, its evryday. We will have bumps and brusies and fall along the way, but He encourage us to correct it and move on.
