Kindred,
Firstly, Jesus Christ would not break His own Commandments.
Secondly, He will not tell you to do anything that will result in harm to yourself or others.
It is a myth that somehow the phrase "turn the other cheek" means to allow for more injury after a slap, because it would mean to allow for more harm to happen and it also goes against the do no harm doctrine.
An interesting interpretation from scholar Walter Wink, states that this phrase is a demand for equality.
He states that during the time of Jesus Christ, slapping someone with the back of the hand is an insult. By turning the other cheek, you will force the person to strike with open hand as an equal, which the offender will not do because it defeats the whole purpose of the insult.
My original interpretation is to turn the page. Let go of the slight. Do not hold a grudge. Walk away.
It is also a matter of degree. A slap is a slight. We are not talking about abuse.
At no time does it mean to let someone hurt you or to not defend yourself if you have to.
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Wisdom and Integrity
Kindred,
If you choose wisely, you will most likely be able to minimize negative consequences and maximize positive outcomes.
Best to go with the wisest and the person with the most integrity.
Being wise is the ability to apply knowledge, gained by experience and know how, in a manner which is good for all involved or serves humanity and the Lord.
Integrity is the quality of having strong moral principles uncompromised in honesty and is trustworthy.
Both are good combinations. It also wouldn't hurt if you are lucky.
If you choose wisely, you will most likely be able to minimize negative consequences and maximize positive outcomes.
Best to go with the wisest and the person with the most integrity.
Being wise is the ability to apply knowledge, gained by experience and know how, in a manner which is good for all involved or serves humanity and the Lord.
Integrity is the quality of having strong moral principles uncompromised in honesty and is trustworthy.
Both are good combinations. It also wouldn't hurt if you are lucky.
Friday, June 28, 2019
The Witness
Kindred,
Unless you foresake the Holy Spirit in sin(s), the Holy Spirit is with you (whether you realize it or not).
Most importantly, the Holy Spirit is the Witness in everything and all you do.
The Judgement does not depend solely upon the state of your soul and character.
The Lord already knows all you do and its consequences, what you think and where you are in your heart of hearts.
Its balanced upon the whole and humanity, during and before (forever and a moment in an instant of) Judgement.
If you imagine that you will have an opportunity to state your case, think again and save your breath. It does not work that way.
Many wrongdoers image that they can talk and lie their way out of trouble or appeal to Jesus Christ, but the response will most likely be "I never knew you. Get away from me, you unholy people!"
The Lord will already have the most reliable witness, the Holy Spirit.
Your history is not only recorded in your memory and its consequences upon your soul, its recorded unbiased by the Holy Spirit in the Collective Memory.
Do not think you can get away from Judgement. Each person will face It sooner or later.
You better watch out and take care in everything you do.
And if you have sinned, it is imperative that you go through the repentance process. Because when you die, you are out of time and out of the opportunity for repentance.
Ignorance of your sin(s) will not be a valid excuse, because sins would have caused harm to your soul and to the people you have injured with them.
Therefore, I would encourage you to apply the law of the prophets in helping you determine if you have sinned and the gravity of those sins.
And take the opportunity to become and be a better person.
Unless you foresake the Holy Spirit in sin(s), the Holy Spirit is with you (whether you realize it or not).
Most importantly, the Holy Spirit is the Witness in everything and all you do.
The Judgement does not depend solely upon the state of your soul and character.
The Lord already knows all you do and its consequences, what you think and where you are in your heart of hearts.
Its balanced upon the whole and humanity, during and before (forever and a moment in an instant of) Judgement.
If you imagine that you will have an opportunity to state your case, think again and save your breath. It does not work that way.
Many wrongdoers image that they can talk and lie their way out of trouble or appeal to Jesus Christ, but the response will most likely be "I never knew you. Get away from me, you unholy people!"
The Lord will already have the most reliable witness, the Holy Spirit.
Your history is not only recorded in your memory and its consequences upon your soul, its recorded unbiased by the Holy Spirit in the Collective Memory.
Do not think you can get away from Judgement. Each person will face It sooner or later.
You better watch out and take care in everything you do.
And if you have sinned, it is imperative that you go through the repentance process. Because when you die, you are out of time and out of the opportunity for repentance.
Ignorance of your sin(s) will not be a valid excuse, because sins would have caused harm to your soul and to the people you have injured with them.
Therefore, I would encourage you to apply the law of the prophets in helping you determine if you have sinned and the gravity of those sins.
And take the opportunity to become and be a better person.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Your Duty
Kindred,
This is a sample of the oath of office promised by public servants in the United States:
"I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic."
Defending the Constitution means not only following its laws, but following the spirit of the law which begins with "We the People".
Its framework is designed to serve the People, promote their general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty.
It is the same when we pledge our allegiance to the Lord.
We follow the laws of the Lord including the spirit of Its Laws, which was given to us by Jesus Christ to love the Lord and thy neighbor as you would yourself.
We cannot serve the Lord without also serving humanity.
Your duty is to serve the Lord and humanity (in accordance to the Commandments of Jesus Christ) in a manner that demonstrates love, honor, respect and regard.
This is a sample of the oath of office promised by public servants in the United States:
"I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic."
Defending the Constitution means not only following its laws, but following the spirit of the law which begins with "We the People".
Its framework is designed to serve the People, promote their general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty.
It is the same when we pledge our allegiance to the Lord.
We follow the laws of the Lord including the spirit of Its Laws, which was given to us by Jesus Christ to love the Lord and thy neighbor as you would yourself.
We cannot serve the Lord without also serving humanity.
Your duty is to serve the Lord and humanity (in accordance to the Commandments of Jesus Christ) in a manner that demonstrates love, honor, respect and regard.
Stop Feeding the Beast
Kindred,
Your friend should take responsibility for his actions and man-up.
Only a coward blames someone else for his actions.
He will continue on his path of self-destruction until he faces the truth.
He needs to treat his inadequacies and fears as if it is a drug or alcohol problem.
He needs to stop feeding the beast.
If he cannot do so by himself, he needs to seek professional help, before he hurts someone.
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