“They abhor me and stand aloof from me, And they do not
refrain from spitting at my face.”
Job 30:10
Like some of you, I’ve encountered a great observation for contemplation (author unknown): Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.
The approach to life for unbelievers is marred with numerous defense mechanisms. Altogether, these mechanisms emanate from feelings of inadequacy; particularly in contrast to inherent knowledge of good vs. evil. A consideration of repentance from a violator of morality is always the best resolve (cf.Ac.3:19), yet when that same offender identifies with their transgression as something too difficult to extinguish, defense will rise the more. When this happens, anyone found seeking righteousness through holy activity (namely church folks), become the brunt for criticism.
Let’s not forget the plight of Jesus for you and me included the worse kind of this unfortunate behavior, being forever mindful that what we really deserve is death and punishment.
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