daily prayer

Good morning! How are we faithing? How should we act? How should we look at things? What really is happening when we water down or make the Word a little more palatable? When the Word offends should we be apologetic? That raises the question, why did the Word offend? Because it cuts to the root of the matter. Objections to words used in the Bible such as gender references and plain unpopular words and ideas will always cut when someone is convicted. Rationalization of behavior is age old and when it pleases mankind to soften the language, trouble begins. Looky here, lies are lies no matter the form or the size. Taking a pen or embezzling a gazillion dollars is still stealing. The truth and conviction, not condemnation, that the Holy Spirit imparts is not wavering. When we get to watering down truth to suit our own agendas we might as well toss the Word right out the window because the Word in it's entirety is either true or or not. If it's true we must accept and not rationalize for our own desires or it is polluted and worthless. When you read the Word and you get offended or doubt, ask some questions. Am I offended because simply I do this and I like it? Am I offended because it flies in the face of my friends view? Am I doubting because of preconceived or man taught notions? Sometimes the truth hurts but truth always is best.

Galatians 1:10
For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.
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Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
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We as believers are called to follow Jesus because he is the example of how to be. We don't rub it in any ones face. We do call things as they are but with love. We do lift up and not tear down. Don't forget, God loves everyone and wishes everyone come to him so we must love the sinner and hate the sin, we are sinners but sanctified and as we share that grace, others become the same.

1 Peter 3:13-17
And who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
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Heavenly Father,
We praise your holy name. Lord we ask for wisdom to see truth and the courage to act accordingly. Lord help us live holy lives that glorify you. Open our eyes to truth and convict us to follow you. Lord touch those who are struggling with life. Show them your peace that is unexplainable, in Jesus name, amen