Today’s Thought “Utterly Offensive” G. Ward

Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”  Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21-22

The subtlety in adopting ideology from man will subtract from adherence to Holy God’s word. While many seek to remove people from their lives that have caused them pain repeatedly, *our offensive ways unto Holy God are received each day (Lam.3:22-23). The audacious believer pervades the equivalent of a poisonous elixir every time they determine dismissal of another without disqualifying themselves. Moreover, it’s this kind of presentation that exacts unnecessary defense from many insistent of knowing HIM; unfortunately causing wrongful interrogation of God’s statement, even up to utilizing another passage (DECONTEXTULIZED) that refutes the subject matter presented.  While faith remains difficult, obedience that leads to peace is without reservation for those who believe (cf. Jas.1:22).

Happy Monday!