I was looking at myspaces and facebooks today..Also thinking about lots of stuff.
I was thinking about my friends, the ones I have, the ones that are gone, and just the others that sort of aren't there anymore..
And I started to think about how amazing it is when something soo traumatic can happen, and it can change lives, views...hearts. I thought about sin. How it can seem to do the same thing.
This morning I saw three cars get pulled over for speeding..I myself, a few weeks ago commited the same crime. Are we not sinning while speeding?
Cursing..Yeah..That also seems to sneak its way to the tip on my tounge...
Gossip......used to be a huge struggle for me in middle and high school..
It is simple everyday stuff right?? Like..
"hey it's okay they are small sins..nothin big?? I mean it's not like I'm gay, or killing people or sleeping around with somebodys husband.."
Why is it that we as humans, flesh, sinners, find it okay to put labels on which sin is worse than others..Isn't it ultimately up to God to be the judge of that..I mean, He's already said it is all same in his eyes..Every sin we do is sin against God..Our Father..
I would never purposely hurt my earthly father..Why hurt my Heavenly Father??
It's crazy how sin works..
It can change lives, views, and hearts..
But we can choose what we do after we sin. We can either confess it, change our mindset and attitude..Or..confess and keep on doin it.
What are you gonna do?
I decided to put this song on here..Because I liked it and I love the whole message of it..
Hey lady sitting by yourself
I can hear them say
You don’t belong here
If your man’s away
Cause we believe in a love
That has no end
So you can either tough it out
Or you can live in sin
Just when I start to think they’ve got it all wrong
That’s when I realize the truth
Maybe they’re right
You don’t belong here
You deserve to be where there are people who care
Instead of a world
That shouts from the high road
Saying “We love like God but you don’t belong here”
Hey you with the rainbow flag
I can hear them say
You don’t belong here
Not if you’re gay
Although we all fall short
I guess some still believe
Some people can fall too far
For grace to reach
Just when I start to think they’ve got it all wrong
That’s when I realize the truth
I’m not trying to decide whats right or wrong
I don’t think that job is up to me
But they’re selling passports to the gates of kingdom come
Like they’re the ones who hold the key
But they’re not
Hey you hanging on the cross
Is it really true
When they say we don’t belong
You’ve been there too
You were a friend to the prostitutes
You were a friend to thieves
All for that your blood was shed
On calvary
Just think about it..
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5 comments:
This is a great post, Vickie. It really made me think. I can be so quick to judge others, but I am just as much a sinner as any other person. In God's eyes, I am the same as someone who commits murder, steals from their boss or cheats on their husband. I am just a broken person who will always fall short of God's glory. Thanks for posting this and sharing your heart.
I miss you and I hope you are doing well. Praying for you!
thought provoking... excellent... interesting... hmm. good post Vickie.
I miss seeing you around from time to time! has your car door been rattling at all? ha ha...
praying for you...
Vickie...no one is perfect. One thing that sucks about being imperfect and living on this earth is that we don't see sin the same way God does. Still, I've always struggled with the idea that God sees all sin the same. He does in the sense that all sin separates us from Him...but I also believe that once a Christian, the sin of 'murder' will result in a greater loss of rewards than a sin of 'ditching in line'. Different sins have different effects on people. Me ditching someone in the lunch line has a small effect while killing someone obviously will affect the person I killed, his family, his friends, and on and on. Like you said, sin changes lives. Still, the consequences of some sins are greater than others. You're right, every sin we commit is against God...but some sins will affect our fellow man to a greater degree.
God is the only one that can say 'I will forgive their sins and remember them no more.' As humans we can forgive, but it's near impossible for us to forget. Only time can begin to heal some wounds. If I were to curse at someone and three years later they were still giving me the cold shoulder, I suppose I would have reason to tell them to get over it. To use one of your examples, though...if I were to sleep with someone's wife, I flat out would never expect that person (or those close to him) to forget that...and I could only pray that they would follow God's command to forgive me. I would never expect them to look at me the same way because I betrayed their trust. I would also expect them to change their view about me (example: He's a Christian so he's held to a higher standard and should know better...or...I thought I knew him, but I guess I didn't).
As far as judging sin or people, I often think that Matt. 7:1 is taken out of context. "Judge not so that you will not be judged." In context, the Lord is talking about people who judge others' sins while being steeped in their own sin. If I can't judge sin, then I suppose that when I have a daughter someday and she wants to start dating, I can't judge the convicted rapist that wants to take her out on a date. Truth be told, we make judgments on sin every day...and often we're in the right for doing so.
Most importantly, though, is what you stated. What are we going to do after we sin? You're right in saying we should confess it and change our mindset (repent). Satan wants nothing more than for us to feel defeated by our sin while wallowing and feeling sorry for ourselves. The best thing we can do is confess, claim God's sweet forgiveness and move forward. Sin will change the hearts of those it has affected...how can't it? If we gloss over sin, then something's wrong with us...it's serious business. All we can do is learn from our mistakes, do our best to recover, and pray for wisdom.
Your blog has some fantastic points. Hopefully I was able to add a few. We love you and are praying for you!
Thank you nate..Your points are so very true..and I appreciate them, and they provide another insight..Thank you and I'm ever so greatful for your prayers..I miss you guys.
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