Today’s Thought “Letter Writing Campaign” G. Ward

1 John 2:1

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;

 

I’m recalling many years ago having heard that a friend suffered through a lack in moral consciousness that cost him freedom. I immediately sought an address of the institution where he was held and began writing words that could spur spiritual endurance, enabling freedom, while in chains.

As it’s incumbent on believers to portray a Gracious Savior, mercy must be our centerpiece; remembering “such were some of us.” Our Lord however, allowed us (as surrendered believers) many days to consort with HIM; particularly as we’d view HIS faithfulness amidst trials to never concede to sin’s eventuality (Ro.6:23) and our encouragement to others must never offer conciliatory devices that appease via statements entirely unauthoritative, sending some on quests of euphoria, while keeping them dependent on expressions (untrue) and anywhere they can find them (cf. *Ps.33:18).