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The Entitled Society

Have you really stopped to take a look at this world as it stands right now? Actually, let me actually bring it closer to home. Have you taken a look at this country? Your city? Take a look at the actions and nuances that go on around you. Grant it, some places generally have nicer folk than others and there are plenty of people that will pleasantly surprise you; however right now in this day and age one of the biggest issues is this sense of entitlement— and it’s a huge problem.

What IS entitlement? It’s a mental position that suggests that you are owed something. It’s a powerful position to be in and thus breeds a level of control that oozes attitude. If you can think of the power that a creditor has over a debtor (ever had overdue bills?) or think of how it feels when somebody has done something for you and you owe them AND they lord it over you. Even further, think of a situation where you’ve wronged somebody and you feel bad for it. This position of power is something that has become the state of mind for several people…for several reasons.

Look around your cultures and different groups of people and pinpoint the entitlement button. It could be by race, ethnicity, financial position, company position, social status, being rich, being poor— it creates a sense that the world owes you something and “you have the right to…”

With all that in the backdrop do you see the level of conceit and self-centric attitude that permeates our society? Do you see this play out in our interactions with people? Do you see how this flies in direct opposition to humility? Because how can you ever develop a strong level of humility when these are the phrases that rule your mind: You owe me… I deserve… I expect… I earned… I worked for… this is a right…

Don’t get me wrong. In some cases these attitudes are applicable. I’m not implying that these are always awful thoughts to have. In a healthy dose, confidence is paramount. However, we are talking about the people that tailgate you or honk at you because you’re moving too slow, the privileged kid that speaks rudely to adults and demands things, the person that robs a liquor store at gunpoint because life is hard, the celebrity that parties hard and is rude to their fans and the little people, the CEO that fires at will and doesn’t care about his employees and this escalates to people who lash out in shootings and violence because they are retaliating for what’s been done to them.

God certainly does not want us to have this attitude. In the days of the Israelites, God made every effort to show that He, not they, were in control. He rescued them out of Egyptian bondage and led them in battle with small numbers. In the days of the new testament church, it was asked, “what do you have that wasn’t given to you?” Acknowledging God then leads us to acknowledge that in Him we move and have our being. He knows our beginning and our end. Every good gift comes from God. He is even the source of wisdom. To top it all off, as we could not save ourselves from our sin and from death, Jesus stepped in and took OUR punishment and became the propitiation for our sins. He died in our place.

Taking it to a worldly level, the world owes you NOTHING. You were given life by your parents so you owe them. They feed you and take are of you. You may be qualified for that job, but that company still GAVE you that job. You may be CEO but even that was given to you. Think really hard and ask yourself, what do I deserve? What did I not RECEIVE?

The Bible clearly states what we deserve. The Bible says for ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Then it also says the wages of sin is death. Wages are what you WORK for. If you are sinful, God’s just earning for you is death and eternal separation from God, who cannot be in the presence of sin. God owes you punishment. He has the right to punish you.

But God…

Grace and mercy and love was put in the place of those characteristics that we possess. Jesus became the antithesis of these attitudes. He gives us a reason for humility which leads us to salvation. Humility leads the world to a peaceful place. Because these phrases prevail: I owe… I was given… this is a privilege…

Take a good look at your life and really see what you OWE. What you were GIVEN.

We can continue to live in an entitlement state of mind, bump heads, argue, have scuffles, have wars, have high and mighty attitudes and have unhealthy competition. Or we can live in a humble state of mind being thankful, gracious, merciful, forgiving, gentle, have peace, have low and humble attitudes and seek the best for others over ourselves.

“I don’t owe you. You don’t owe me. We owe God”

I pray we look to God for this attitude, change the sentiment of society and place ourselves in the right relationship with God.

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The Road to Damascus: How Do You Do It?

Let’s face it. Anybody who has tasted of the goodness of Christ Jesus and rendered obedience to the Gospel now enter into a whole new world. They had been going in one direction for so long, and for whatever reason never gave it all to Jesus— and one day it hit them.

Well what happened?

Picture Saul on the way to Damascus. His intent was to go about his day and his life as normal. Normal for him was going out to uphold the word of God by arresting, beating and even killing those who believe and teach Jesus as messiah and the way to heaven. The Way is what it was referred to at times in the biblical account.

Saul was going his own way. But he didn’t know that. For all intents and purposes he thought he was serving and defending God.

But on the way to Damascus… he met Jesus. Jesus, who had long ascended into heaven by now, was there and asking Him a question.

Why are you persecuting me?

He met Jesus. He met the God he claimed to be defending and was then pointed in the right direction. He was convinced and convicted. He was made blind to further prove the divine nature of this meeting. Later he was told what he must do. That action was to arise and be baptized, washing away his sins and calling on the name of the Lord.

Saul never made it to Damascus to continue doing what he was doing. Saul became Paul. Everything changed because of the truth. Paul proceeded to teach Jesus.

Why?

Because he wanted to serve and defend God. This he did very passionately and without fear of any threats or danger perhaps because he realized the lost state that he, and everyone he had ever led away from Jesus, was.

What is my point? My point is that Paul understood that the one who was to free the world from their sins and death and the pain and bondage of both was Jesus. He understood that and stopped what we was doing. He turned around and walked the other way. Repentance. Then he proceeded to tell others why they ought to do the same.

He entered a whole new world.

In this whole new world therein lies a peace that can only come from confidence in the promises that came through Jesus. There also comes a joy that comes from knowing that peace and being able to truly speak to God anytime. There comes a genuine direction on how to live life correctly and cleanly, in a truly fullfilling manner. Then there comes a fear and concern for anyone who has not received any of that.

So how do you tell them?

Faith and belief go hand in hand and faith leads us to repentance and obedience. God tells us that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Notice that I didn’t place any scriptures in this blog. But listen. Perhaps we don’t put our trust in the Word enough. I doubt that I’m going to take any power from God’s word by not putting books and chapter numbers. The word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword. Not the chapters and verse numbers. SPEAK GOD’S WORD. Speak it’s contents and it’s message. Faith comes by hearing that message, recognizing it’s from God and seeking to learn and obey it. Use God’s word to turn them around. There is a place for man’s organization system, but Word still has effect without them. Trust the Word and use it.

Saul knew about God. He wanted to serve God, but he served Him wrongly. His heart was desiring to know God even in error. Jesus speaks about this very thing when talking about the seed and the sower parable. Bare in mind that a heart seeking God will have ears to hear and thus the right heart. Speak to ALL. You never know what heart you are speaking to. Jesus is for everybody…willing to hear him.

This is by no means an exhaustive how-to evangelism list. But I do believe we have the necessary tools to teach the world, in a loving manner, the plan and promises in Christ Jesus. I do believe that there have been many people on the road to thier own Damascus and made it there…to kill, to hurt, to sin, to continue on with a life that is separated from God now. Thus they are in danger of being separated from God forever.

I believe that we change the world by leading each person to the very things I mentioned that only exist in Jesus. A person that lives for Jesus seeks to remove all that hinders that process. ALL.

So however you do it, make sure you use God’s words. For it has always been God’s words that has convinced and convicted. Use the spirit as well as the letter of the law. And do it in LOVE as Jesus did it in LOVE for us.

Let’s change the world, believers.

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Straight Church No Chaser: “Kingdom Muzic Presents – Bible Toter” #kingdommusic #Bibletoter

I’m always looking for witty punchlines and out-the-box delivery these days, but sometimes you need that straight up rap about the gospel. This kid does just that. That bassy down south beat that knocks doesn’t hurt either!

Bible Toter is about the Word of God being a weapon against the enemy. There are also references about not bowing to Caesar which represents us as believers of Jesus Christ not bowing down or compromising to the world. It speaks to being on fire for God.

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Lord, Lord: The Part We Never Discuss

Matthew 7:21-23 KJV

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Luke 6:46-49 KJV

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

This is one of the hardest teachings Jesus ever shared. The reason is that this does not hit the atheists and the “evil” people of the world; however this hits the believers in God. This very teaching highlights the fact that you can believe and act on behalf of God and still be separated from God. This is the part that nobody talks about.

Jesus was speaking to all, but was really calling out the Pharisees. These were the religious giants of the day. They knew their law. They did things of God and in God’s name…yet God was not pleased with them. He even said that they would die in their sins.

Now grant it, they refused to believe that Jesus was the Christ which possesses one lesson on its own. Jesus was very clear that He is THE WAY AND THE TRUTH. He is the door. This too is a hard teaching because there are plenty of spiritual and God fearing people… But will God be pleased with them in the end?

But Jesus was also referring to anyone who does things in God’s name. Anyone who says “Lord Lord”.

So who are we talking about? And what are they doing wrong?

Jesus said that the ones who will enter heaven are the ones who do His Father’s will. This conversely means that those that do not do His will cannot enter in. He further refers to them as workers of iniquity. In the other passage, Jesus clarifies by saying they do not do the things that He says. Disobedience. They hear the commands but do not do them. Yet they call out “Lord Lord”. He goes on to liken them to a house on a shaky foundation.

These are people that are claiming to be godly. These are people that DO godly things. Yet there is something that God has commanded that they have yet to obey. Perhaps they never obeyed the gospel the way He commanded it. Perhaps they don’t worship the way God commands. Perhaps they are hypocrites. Perhaps they preach in error. James writes he that stumbles in one area is guilty in the whole law. Wow.

The remedy is to examine God’s law against the life we lead, the doctrine we follow, the place we worship, the things we practice…etc.

The other remedy is to truly produce fruit for the kingdom. As Jesus says, you will know them by their fruit.

The one thing we do not want to hear is “I never knew you”. This suggests you were never His. Consider a runner jumping into an ongoing race from the audience, passing up everybody and crossing the finish line first. However, he gets nothing because he never officially entered the race.

Enter the race by God’s regulations. Peter gave those instructions in Acts 2 at Pentecost. Stay in the race so as to not be disqualified.

Let us believers have this conversation. Let’s discuss the fact that belief alone does not save. For even the demons believe and tremble. Let us exhort and admonish…because we, like God, are not willing that any should perish.

Blessings in your Christian walk.

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This Jesus Whom You Crucified…

Acts 2:36 KJV
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

These powerful words spoken at Pentecost seemed to hit many of the listeners present that day in such a way that they realized that something had to be done on their part. A sense of urgency had been created and they helplessly lamented, “what shall we do?”

What was it that Peter and the apostles said? Let’s break it down.

Therefore let all the house of Israel…

The audience consisted largely of people who were under the law of Moses and surely knew the promises and prophecies of the coming messiah. Peter and the apostles knew who they were speaking to. These were knowledgeable individuals with regard to the law.

God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

The stone the builders rejected became the cornerstone. Jesus spent His time during His ministry explaining to the lost sheep of Israel that He was the Messiah to come. He was the answer to their salvation needs. He was the one to reconcile God’s people back to God. He used the scriptures, signs, wonders and miracles to prove He was from God. He was rejected and crucified. That crucifixion would be the thing that led to His resurrecting and being raised to fulfill God’s wonderful plan. This became the ultimate proof of His origins and who Jesus truly was. His resurrection proved that resurrection was possible for all who would obey Him. He came to save the world from God’s wrath upon them who’s sins have separated themselves from God– and they killed Him.

Imagine that feeling!! It’s like a final reveal on the show Undercover Boss. It’s like the kid you picked on having the ability to give you a job or saving you from falling to your death. It’s the rejected girl in gradeschool who becomes a model— multiplied by a billion.

I could save your SOUL! And you killed me.

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Men and brethren what shall we do?

So let’s make it about us now.

Today it isn’t just the house of Israel. It’s a world filed with people who are righteous in their own eyes, who know too much too remain ignorant, yet they reject Jesus. We have all the evidence right in front of us, from creation to the infallible scriptures to eye witness accounts, yet have rejected the only One capable of saving us from our sins and the wrath of God. We’re the audience.

We even have hindsight. We know that God raised this this Jesus from the dead and made Him Lord. He is the savior, yet he died for you. You crucified him? Let’s look at it this way. When the apostles were speaking to the Jews at Pentecost, all of them didn’t physically jam the nails into His flesh and place Him on the cross. No. But they were in approval of His rejection. They stood and watched Him die.

Are you in approval of Jesus Christ’s rejection? Do you reject Him yourself? Do you view his crucifixion as just the crucifixion of a “man impersonating a savior”?

If so..

God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

He can save you. And you currently stand in approval of His death. You let Him die. It should create that same awful feeling. It’s time for you to realize that and ask the question: Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Acts 2:38 KJV

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Blessings,

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Simply Scripture Series: Jesus Teaches What Fights Temptation

Matthew 4:1-11 KJV

http://bible.com/1/mat.4.1-11.kjv Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
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All Grown Up?

How many of us have heard the word maturity? How many of us have heard that concept? “Be more mature”, or “he or she has matured”. How many of us have experienced the opportunity to make your own decisions? Experienced freedom from rules? Experienced the ability to set your own boundaries?

There are two distinct viewpoints on what maturity is and what opportunities await the one who has entered a situation where they have more “freedom”.

It appears people equate maturity to worldly privileges. Note how certain movies are said to be for “mature” audiences. Usually the content is of the sinful nature. As a music fan, you will hear a younger artist who has grown up say they now have a mature sound. Usually this means they are now talking about sex. It’s sometimes accompanied by wearing less and cursing more. You’re grown so now you get to do what the grown folk do…right?

Freedom within this school of thought is a euphoric breakaway from the chains of structure, rules and ultimately good behavior which was once forced upon you, to the unbound, free-spirited, do-what-I-want and bad behavior. It presents you with an opportunity to please your desires because momma ain’t there to say I can’t and ruin my fun. I’ve seen it with my own eyes.

Then you have the other view of maturity. God’s view. Consider…

Luke 2:52 KJV

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Hebrews 5:12-14 KJV

For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Also consider…

Philippians 2:12 KJV

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Galatians 5:13 KJV

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Maturity in God’s eyes is growing in spiritual wisdom. That is learning more about how to serve the Lord, love your neighbor and pass that blessing to others. When you see one growing in this way it is magnificent and such an encouragement. Jesus matured in this way. The Hebrews were encouraged to grow in this way. Maturity has everything to do with learning how to do better in the eyes of God and His Word is the way to that end.

Freedom is an opportunity to exercise that maturity by doing right even when you have the freedom and opportunity to do wrong. Your choices increase, but what choices do you make? What you do when your parents, your teacher, your boss isn’t watching means so much more. Ultimately God is always watching. If you left a situation where godly principles were taught, don’t use your newfound freedom to completely forsake those principles. Use it to reinforce them.

That’s God’s version of maturity. So grow up!

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Addressing “Christian” Division

1 Corinthians 1:10-13 KJV

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

It was never God’s design, but Christianity is divided. The Word constantly reminds us to be of the same mind. Paul implored the churches to do this back then to combat factions and divisions. People claimed to be of Paul or Apollos. Today people claim to be of Luther and Calvin. Just saying. Christians who were formerly Jews wanted Christian doctrine to contain elements of Judaism.

So seeing this took place years ago, it’s no surprise that this exists today.

Don’t consider this a viable excuse to avoid Jesus altogether as this is a foolish school of thought. Jesus is not divided even though man is divided on how to serve Him. Jesus still has expectations of you. The failings of man doesn’t negate the perfection of God or His law.

But the separation is dangerous!

Why? Because it gives off the misguided notion that religion divides and causes conflict which could not be further from the truth. People cause conflict. But one looks at the bickering within christianity and are immediately turned off.

It confuses the seeker. Why so many religions? Which is right? Denominational, non denominational… Ahhh!!!

It’s also produces a false sense of unity. The secular world clumps all “those Christians” into one major group without any careful respect to individual doctrinal differences. People who call themselves Christians clump themselves with others who call themselves Christians and feel we are all on the same page as long as we believe in Jesus. And the general unity is necessary and beautiful but…

Why so many different Christians? Churches?

Did not Jesus say to Peter, on this rock I will build my church? Were they not first called Christians at Antioch?? Did Paul not urge us to be of one mind? Church. Not churches. Christians and not Lutherans, catholics, baptists, etc. One mind.

If the Bible highlights unity, the multitude of groups within this one supposed unified faith is not what God intended!

(If I’m wrong, scripture me right)

No. This not an attack on any one denomination by any means!! But what I want to convey is there is a separation and this is a true spiritual issue. Furthermore it begs the question, why?

It’s more obvious than you think.

There are significant differences in the proper application of scripture.

We, if truly Christians, all agree that the Bible is the infallible word of God. The infallible truth. Right? So from there we now have to rightly divide the truth (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV). This is why we are charged to study the word. If one person does not do this and joins himself with others who has erroneously applied the word, you now have a group who has erred in unison.

Many false doctrines have been born out of failure to accurately apply scripture or totally fail to really read it altogether. God’s word is really more clear cut than it is cryptic. Through God’s word we learn what God expects of us, how to serve Him, how to be saved and how to get to heaven. But conflicting views have created this plethora of denominations.

The point of this blog is not to discuss specific doctrines, but to address the individual sitting in a pew or deciding which pew to sit in. The purpose of this blog is to also cause church groups to really look at this issue, look at their doctrine, look at God’s word and ask themselves if both agree.

The root of the confusion is people are not reading their Bible correctly. The confusion is fed because people are not reading their Bible at all. To you I say read your Bible. Rightly divide the word of God. Join yourself with others who have correctly determined what God requires of His church.

Because although there may be many local congregations, we all should be saying one thing.

Ephesians 4:4-6 KJV

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Blessings in your Christian walk.

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Heaven. Who’s in…Who’s out…Simply Scripture Series

Galatians 5:16-25 KJV

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Revelation 22:11-15 KJV

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

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Look at it this Way: Judging and Admonishing

It seems that in some way or another everybody has an issue with telling someone that something in their life is not what God agrees with. Saying it’s wrong and doesn’t align with scripture.

I was reading an article on a well known actress who spoke about Christian roots and how she currently attends a church. In the article she ends up somehow trying to harmonize that with doing a risque sex scene in a movie. I thought quickly to myself- don’t judge. She may be a struggling Christian just like you..plank in the eye, blah blah blah…

Society has begun to get lazy or make excuses through misuse of the scriptures like he without sin cast the first stone.

I’m not perfect either; therefore I shouldn’t say anything.

We are super concerned with hurting feelings, losing friendship or looking “holier than thou”.

The church has misused the “come as you are” philosophy and changed it to “stay as you are”. We’ll accept you.

Concerned about bringing as many people to Christ by turning away none. Ever. No matter what.

And the result is nothing gets said.

Consider…

Galatians 6:1 KJV

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

1 Corinthians 5:3-5 KJV

For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

James 5:19-20 NIV

My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

Have you ever looked at it this way? The way God looked at it? Rather than calling it judging, call it restoring? Restoring one back to the right relationship with God is love. That sounds like something a true loving brother in Christ would want to do. Right?

Ever thought about it as saving their spirit through destruction of flesh? That is their lusts, their ego, etc. Is not helping someone you love live in the Spirit rather than carnally worth it if the consequence is eternal damnation?

Ever thought about it as saving them from death and covering a multitude of sins? They will not undergo spiritual death and they, seeing the error of that sin, will probably try not to do future sins though correction and redirection!

So it doesn’t sound as mean, condescending, self righteous, judgmental or like, “oh you’re just picking on me!”, does it?

Bear in mind some things. God said to use a spirit of meekness and to speak in love. Also, make sure your motive is truly that which we’ve mentioned above. Be sure the one you correct needs correction. Don’t judge blindly. Talk to them rather than accuse.

But don’t take the lazy way out and deny the world and the church that loving act of admonition and restoration. The Word of God has already done the judging. It’s already been bound in heaven. Help others align with that Word.

Look at it this way.

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