Today’s Thought “Zero Tolerance” G. Ward

 

“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

There’s a pervasive sentiment of “do what you want as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone” that’s rampant and antithetical to perfect servitude. What truly are our desires? Is it world peace (a presumed, common response given by beauty pageant contestants)? Most of our desires have selfish components to them. The Apostle Paul’s letter to the church found in 1 Corinthians chapter 6, vv. 9-10; reveal some selfish, sinful components plaguing mankind. Considering any of us are subject to one or more of these, what then is the way out? It’s absolute surrender unto Christ as LORD (i.e. Owner of my life, Master). Why Greg did Holy God give me a brain if He desired a puppetry mode from man? It takes a great brain power to undergird a lifelong pursuit of His righteousness; demanding that we stick with the script. His words are entirely exhaustive, and when sought diligently produce peace.

We don’t know Holy God outside of His forgiveness. The many violations must be confessed unto Him before forgiveness takes place. It cannot be representative of traditional repentance that’s disingenuous. It must be real; having a hatred in re-visiting it. The book of James says it best, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (Jas.1:22).

 

Happy Monday!