Today’s Thought “Misconception” G. Ward

“And they stirred up the people, the elders and the scribes, and they came up to him and dragged him away and brought him before the Council. They put forward false witnesses who said, “This man incessantly speaks against this holy place and the Law.” Acts 6:12-13

What does Holy God need from man, except that he maintains resilience in his servitude? In that same compliance, He never guaranteed that others would be elated with a practice therein. Moreover, He may allow for persecution (including death) to occur as He did for Stephen.

Just recently (here in Atlanta), the Fire Chief was fired for his un-authorized distribution of a self-published manuscript in which he called homosexuality “sexual perversion” and compared it to “bestiality” (cf. Lev.18:22, Ro.1:26-28, 1 Cor.7:2). Some have alluded that our Mayor is guilty of political posturing because his city’s great homosexual community exceeded that to which San Francisco was once prominent. Whatever the cause and effect, religious leaders have expressed outrage in what seemingly is an infringement on religious freedoms facing Christians and other people of faith.

Some, even within the believer community are yelling “foul!” They further a FALSE notion of judging others, while making judgments all day long themselves. Holy God’s words sanctions judging (particularly when studied properly. Cf. Mt.7:1-5, Jn. 7:24, 1 Jn.4:1, 1 Cor.5:1-13), it simply demands you be pursuant to righteous behavior. Just remember, in your observances, they’ll hate you for it (Jn. 15:18-19), even up to killing you! Will Heaven stand for you as HE did for Stephen (Acts 7:54-60)?

Happy Monday!