YOU HYPOCRITE!!!

Today I had an fb debate on a political hot topic.  I do not normally debate politics or religion.  My attitude is generally non confrontational about those things and I think everyone has their own way of seeing life and their own path through.  (Do not confuse this with other topics for which I am very confrontational and hyper-competitive.)  This morning when I was reading the Bible I was reading scripture about the sin that seems rampant in our country.  Greed, lust, adultery, the list is LOOOONG.   Recently I asked my husband when single monogamous marriage became "the law" as I was wondering if we might be able to marry in a wife who ONLY cleans.  Ok, not funny, but some of the rampant sin in our nation seems almost humorous.  The Bible teaches and warns us each to follow certain rules, but in the end offers complete forgiveness, mercy and grace.  Some of you are Bible believers or do not necessarily believe in God at all, but obviously, I do.

When I closed my Bible this morning and thought about what I read it didn't make me want to call up my naughty friends and preach to them, it reminded me of all of my own sin.  The really ugly stuff in my life that isn't on God's happy list.  You see, I don't have to stand at the throne and be judged for your sins, I only have to be judged for mine.  Sadly, my judgement will involve lust and judgement of others.  It will also involve hateful words and manipulation, lying and deceit.

Every word and action I make is a seed.  I will reap the harvest of all of my plantings.  Some will be beautiful and bear good fruit and others will be thorny and the fruit inedible.   My prayer is to learn from my immaturity and learn the Bible and seek God's steps for my life.  I pray to lead a good life worthy of being called His child, but it will not be without mistake.  I will be judged.  You will be judged.  Each of us will face our indiscretions.  Don't live life full of judgement, instead live it in acceptance and love of others.  Fix your own life and love and encourage others no matter where they might be.  You never know what your words of encouragement can do to change their life, save their life.  Our words need to breathe life in to others not destroy life.  I am guilty of doing both, I'm afraid.

Matthew 7:5

New International Version (NIV)

⁵ You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

This is not the first time I've written about this topic and it surely will not be the last.  I need a CONSTANT reminder of my sin and need to actively forgive myself and to be forgiven, DAILY.  I am thankful for a God who is merciful.(Day 186).  Goodnight Friends.