Vision Spots
Most drivers acknowledge that they have blind spots. That acknowledgement carries over into life. Having blind spots acknowledges that one does not perceive the entire picture, the entire truth, but perhaps only 85% of the entire picture.
I contend that we actually have vision spots whereby we only perceive a fraction of the entire picture. Yet often we develop our conclusions based on the assumption that we understand the issue, with the caveat of a few blind spots. This is particularly true in relationships such as between a teacher and a student. When the student asks for the teacher’s insight into what on earth is God doing, or perhaps how to overcome a personal struggle, many teachers give confident advice assuming they have understood 85% of the issue. Yet they may be providing firm direction based on only a few vision spots. Because they do not take the energy to search out a fuller understanding of the issue, their student often slink into the shadows to conceal their unfixable problem.
JAILED 4 SHAME
Pride greases the downward slope to destruction of BOTH the younger Christians and more seasoned members of the church.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Living in awareness of our vulnerabilities is humility. Taking action to minimize those vulnerabilities allows us to help others who are slipping.
Shame from stumbling or failing is crushed when one humbly accepts their vulnerabilities and does not condemn themselves.
An unrealistic view of one’s indestructibility is common when stumbling into situations that cause Father to frown. Therefore, REPENT of your PRIDE and SHARE another’s burden so that you may “obey the law of Christ” - Galatians 6:2.
The Righteous Lie
When a righteous person, someone who appears to have it all together, comments that they are truly righteous, they lie. One who is striving to be righteous under the law knows many of the attitudes and habits where they fall short of being truly righteous.
POLITICS - A Game or Exorcism?
Politics - Game or Exorcism—Games are supposed to be fun. In the ‘good old days,’ politics used to be similar. Most of the party members respected their colleagues on the ‘other side of the aisle.’ Often they were caught working together on legislation or a friendly baseball game. Historically, each party has been passionate about their own issues, a tug of war of sorts.
I am Prejudice
“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is proverb often ignored as the title and cover-art are the basis of one ‘pre-judging’ a book.
In my case, I am highly prejudice in the food I eat. This was reinforced one day in a cafeteria where I picked up a ‘pickle’, chomped down on it, and discovered jalapeno peppers.