i've made an observation on how people behave in this country. Might not be a big deal, but i think it could build into one. Here it is: we are not honest enough. Why do i say this? Because we tend to be "courteous" about certain things so as to not appear too critical and discouraging even though there are some aspects of life that needed correction. i feel like i've been taught to be encouraging to others, but not taught to rebuke when it's necessary. When things go horribly wrong, we shut up and talk later behind secured doors while our false sense of encouragement fuels the wrong. Has the church forgot the concept of rebuking? Or has the church conformed into the world's avoiding "hate" crimes? Well, i think it's because of how the world tries to rid the society of racism, sexism and all that great "ism's" of our sinful nature. Truth is that these negative human nature will always be there. Tolerance can be adapted, but it's only but a cover, a mask, to temporarily seal away hate. Much like the fig leaves that Adam and Eve made to cover their nakedness, but it's not enough. Sin is still there.
As the church, we have been given a task too great for one man or woman to handle. That's why we are a church body! One works to support another to achieve a common goal. i believe that churches are losing that scoped view of giving God all the glory, taking the Bible seriously and loving others outside of our silly comfort zones.
We need to rebuke each other, out of love, because without drawing the line and being accountable with each other, it's like a person with poor hand/eye coordination. A task can't be done if one part of the body can't work with another.
Well, that's my thoughts of the day. What happened today? Work, lunch, work, home, chill, dinner, laundry, movie, laundry, ANNIE, blog, sleep. Awesome life!
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