The
outspoken sin is usually confronted or at the least given some credibility
based on the honesty of it. I believe the worst sins are those below the
surface. They are the ones that give shock and awe to an unsuspecting spouse or
that cause a co-worker to suddenly snap and fly way off the handle. These are
the protected secret sins that are the worst; held secret in darkness for shame
or disgust.
It is a
deep cowardice that lies and guards itself lest there be a quarrel and the real
monster is seen. Being a people pleaser is one form of this cowardice. As Christians
we are called to stand alone. Not always but at times and how much more so for
a man who must lead and protect his family; sometimes in spite of them. Being a
people pleaser means dishonesty plain and simple. Dishonesty to others and to
yourself; while disobeying God. A lot of times it simply means not giving the
clear answer to questions you have been asked. You are locking yourself up and loneliness
will overwhelm you. I firmly believe that a man should and must be a decision maker.
This cowardice will cause him to teeter on indecision putting himself and his
family at risk.
This cowardice
will bring with it a subtle doubt that darkens and distorts; ever growing and
moving. This far reaching disease will be crippling, discouraging and defeating.
The coward’s
life will be uncorrected and un-kept. The spouse won’t be washed where they are
dirty and the children will not show proper honor for lack of correction. In most
cases dishonor will go unnoticed because it doesn’t even come to their mind,
that they should receive it. That is proved by the bewilderment seen when confronted
with the issue.
Our culture
is head over heels in a pandemic of narcissism. Of course a totally feminism
culture will follow. Our judgment is depraved and our men castrated. Feminism is
where emotions lead and rule over justice logic and right. Narcissism is where
you are hyper sensitive to your own feelings and desires while not being too
concerned about others. Feminism says rebellion against God is not optional,
when you have rejected order, honor, integrity and morality what’s left but
brute emotionalism as your guide.
God help us.
You may be a bit radical--
ReplyDeletebut I grew up in the beautiful state of Washington-- when it was an extremely moral bunch of people.
I no longer live there but see from what all is being endorsed by your government politics that is now in an extremely compromised state spiritually.
The laws of the land cry out wrongly as in the old testament when the people desired for judges and kings to make their decisions -- as the people become dull to their own conscience they also become ruled more and more by spirits of error -- never counting on the Holy Spirit to lead them in all truth.
But wait-- one first must believe, repent and be baptized before they have the Holy Spirit to guide them in this wilderness called life.
NOW IS A TIME TO PRAY FOR THE LATTER GENTLE RAINS TO COME WASH AWAY THE SLUDGE ACROSS ALL THE LANDS IN AMERICA-- NOT JUST IN WASHINGTON.
PRAY FOR TRICKLES OF RAIN TO SEEP INTO THE HARDENED HEARTS OF THE REBELLIOUS AS INTO CRACKS OF DRIED CLAY--
AND PRAY FOR DOWNPOURS TO GET THOUGH THE FILTHY DECEPTIVE MUD & CRUD OF THE E.R.A.& THE GAY.
2 Chronicles 7
14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Acts 2
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
REVIVAL IS FOR THOSE WHO ONCE KNEW TRUTH AND ARE NOW BACKSLIDDEN-- THEY ARE MANY IN NUMBER ALL ACROSS THE LAND-- LET US NOT FORGET THEM IN PRAYER TOO.
John 5
39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me,
40 yet you refuse to come to me to have life.