Today’s Thought “Looking Beyond Fault” G. Ward

 

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.” Luke 23:34

 

On today, I’m remembering when your word was your bond and a hand shake sealing the deal, wasn’t antiquated. We’ve been taught more on “get it in writing.” The very purveyors of this sort of defense may be somewhat unprincipled; causing them great mistrust in others. Then there are some who have been abused in varied areas of commerce so many times it’s become first nature to insist on written contractual agreement.

Whatever the cause, I would hope that a mature perspective in Christ would lend itself to every believer enough to know that spiritual discernment (not mystical naysaying, but identifying what Holy God has said – found solely in His word) is a must. Although contracts might be necessary, many that service us may fail to adhere to the letter of an agreement. How then do we (as believers) bring them into a proper focus? Moreover, have we ever violated a service given us (cf. Ro. 12:18)? How you handle this kind of deficiency can very well determine whether the end result is all you assumed it would be. In other words, you don’t want to be argumentative with the construction tech who is re-building your backyard deck that’s elevated 10 feet…

Happy Monday!