There are no sides.
This little tidbit of wisdom came from a conversation I had with my younger sibling this evening. How true. Centuries of war would have been negated had humanity transcended and risen to a higher plane of existence by grasping this simple truth. Muslim would share with Hindu. Buddhist and Christian would walk side by side along the path. And peace would rule the West Bank.
Does this mean I am abandoning my faith? On the contrary, I think if one grasps the truth about God’s love, one would see that all are loved by Him. Over time many have passionately claimed that “God is with us”. God is indeed with us and for us.
But that means ALL of us.
The greater truth is that He is even there for those who choose not to believe in Him! He will not take away your power to choose but the gate is open yet.
For God so love the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that
Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have eternal life!
John 3:16
[For those who argue about a genderless God. You do have a point. The Bible lists the characteristics of God and “He” possesses both male and female qualities. ]
My point is that God does not choose sides. Why should we?
Closer to home…
It is so easy for us to be sucked up into a world, an environment, and popular culture that seems to encourage mistrust in the guise of promoting self-esteem and the power of the individual. In short, we live in a very me centered world.
It is no wonder that many relationships are going through tough times. By this I don’t only mean marital or romantic relationships but friendships as well.
Maybe it’s a subconscious thing but we are so quick to pick an opponent, the bad guy; our nemesis.
Hidden in one of the most violent yet moving films I have ever seen is a kernel of truth that destroys this notion…
“Victims aren’t we all.” - Brandon Lee, The Crow.
This little tidbit of wisdom came from a conversation I had with my younger sibling this evening. How true. Centuries of war would have been negated had humanity transcended and risen to a higher plane of existence by grasping this simple truth. Muslim would share with Hindu. Buddhist and Christian would walk side by side along the path. And peace would rule the West Bank.
Does this mean I am abandoning my faith? On the contrary, I think if one grasps the truth about God’s love, one would see that all are loved by Him. Over time many have passionately claimed that “God is with us”. God is indeed with us and for us.
But that means ALL of us.
The greater truth is that He is even there for those who choose not to believe in Him! He will not take away your power to choose but the gate is open yet.
For God so love the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that
Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have eternal life!
John 3:16
[For those who argue about a genderless God. You do have a point. The Bible lists the characteristics of God and “He” possesses both male and female qualities. ]
My point is that God does not choose sides. Why should we?
Closer to home…
It is so easy for us to be sucked up into a world, an environment, and popular culture that seems to encourage mistrust in the guise of promoting self-esteem and the power of the individual. In short, we live in a very me centered world.
It is no wonder that many relationships are going through tough times. By this I don’t only mean marital or romantic relationships but friendships as well.
Maybe it’s a subconscious thing but we are so quick to pick an opponent, the bad guy; our nemesis.
Hidden in one of the most violent yet moving films I have ever seen is a kernel of truth that destroys this notion…
“Victims aren’t we all.” - Brandon Lee, The Crow.
The truth is we have all have wronged in and been wronged. There is no one perfect amongst us. No one deserves to sit in the seat of judgment.
Judgment is not the answer anyway. I submit that mercy and forgiveness are.
By no means is this a passive suggestion. I do not condone hiding wrong. These must be addressed.
But should vengeance be replaced by mercy.
Should anger be overcome by forgiveness.
Should the line drawn in the sand
be replaced by a bridge.
Then a ray of hope
Can indeed conquer the darkness
And become the light
Of day.
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