Leaders and members of a church fail to call out sin. We also fail to be intentional in our actions. Fear causes the church to retain its membership by pandering to the crowd. Members of a church do not want their sins to be exposed. People view the light offensive because their deeds are exposed. John 3:19-21 (NASB): “This is the judgment, that the Light has come into … [Read more...] about A Responsible Church
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My Fate
I sin too much Prideful, not seeing how I hurt you I asked to be left alone What is my Fate? I excuse my sin Tempted, lusting the world I want to be left in the darkness What is my Fate? I give false witness Boastful, not listening to your word I don’t need your Word What is my Fate? I don’t love my neighbor Vane, thinking the world is about me My soul only … [Read more...] about My Fate
Pain, My Constant
Pain, My Constant Taking Me, Enveloping Me Pain, please leave me God, Take Me and Envelop Me Pain, My Constant Growing Stronger, Consistently Stronger Pain, do you have remorse? God, grow stronger in me daily Pain, My Constant Making me Lose, Weakening me to Lose Pain, I give up God, show me what victory is. Pain, My Constant Makes me Angry, Hurdles growing … [Read more...] about Pain, My Constant
The Best Evil Looks Righteous
So, how many of you like evil? Well, it looks like you are not answering because that is a stupid question. I have another stupid question to give the readers. How many of you like things that are righteous? The answer to the first question is obviously no and the answer to the later question is evidently yes. Evil exist because we twist what is evil into what we think is … [Read more...] about The Best Evil Looks Righteous
Understanding Manipulation As A Sin
The first lie is always that the ends justify the means. Even then the outcomes don’t equate to a righteous outcome. Logic breaks down when the ends become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Any good end achieved thru manipulation can be achieved thru honesty. Consequence becomes the fear instead of reaching a desirable result. It is worse to avoid a temporary relationship problem … [Read more...] about Understanding Manipulation As A Sin