Mark's Views, Perhaps — from behind my eyeballs
Consider King David and God’s ways and purposes in 2 Samuel 24:1…
And again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.
I see God’s sovereignty at work. (I also believe He acted in complete justice and righteousness.)
I read that verse and thought of this one: Read it all
Less than 20 minutes ago, Google’s new all-in-one login form hit my computer for the first time. I captured it in its maiden appearance: Read it all
If governments, churches, parents, or employers mandated that, most of us would object. Read it all
I thought you should know.
It’s not just chickens coming home to roost.
Tolerant or accepting — which are you when it comes to your fears?
Acceptance or tolerance — to which form of coexistence do you aspire in relating to your phobias and hang-ups?
What if it has to do with those things which you believe to be wrong? (Sinful, you know.)
This is what got me going on that…
“Homophobia” is an interesting term. It is an entire lecture in a word.
I wonder if the Riddle would employ the same litmus test to society’s attitudes about Christians. It would be nice to feel a little support, admiration, appreciation, and nurturance. But failing that, I would settle for some tolerance.
Here, I propose a very simple test to “determine” whether or not you are consistent.
Where do you draw the line?
Tonight I heard that “sin has consequences.”
So do grace and love.
“Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound” (Romans 5:20).
“Love covereth all sins” (Proverbs 10:12).
Sin, repented of and properly dealt with, needs no further review and regurgitation.
When we insist on consequences over grace and love, we sow for a bitter harvest.
I don’t wish that harvest on anyone. Especially on myself.
So which will matter most to me in my relationships with those who fail?
Let me allow grace and love to triumph in my heart!
“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7).
