Thursday, May 29, 2014

CHEW

This life isn't just about trying to be moral.

Don't drink - don't chew - don't run with girls who do.

That becomes the Gospel to many, but it isn't the Gospel.  That kind of Gospel is how you wind up being a bitter church person because bitter church people walk away from plenty and expect you too as well, but they don't walk toward the right things.  They don't walk in love.  They don't walk in grace.  They don't walk in mercy.  They don't walk toward who Christ has made them to be.  They just walk away from stuff.

'This life isn't just about trying to be moral.'

'You are a chosen generation - a royal priesthood - a holy nation - a people belonging to God.'  (I Peter 2)

You're set apart.  I'm not talking biologically or ethnically or socially or in any way superior to others.  You're holy.

That's who you are.  Walk toward Jesus to get there.

And be blessed.

4 comments:

John Oscar said...

Amen PK.

Unknown said...

Yes, I am not good at upholding moral standards.... I am imperfect, disobedient, and I need Jesus... I am sick and in need of him to heal me...

Anonymous said...

I don't know if you will see this. It's been a couple of days, but I just wanted you to know that I understand. You are not alone. Take solace that somehow God still does love us. Hugs your way. :)

Anonymous said...

"Don't drink - don't chew - don't run with girls who do"

While I understand why it is a saying, it still makes me feel bad. I am not a bad person. I am a good person that does the wrong thing. A person could do worse things than to 'run with me.' Maybe I am giving myself more credit than is due, but I do more things right than wrong. Oh well...not a fan of the phrase.