1 Lord, who can dwell in Your tent?
Who can live on Your holy mountain?
2 The one who lives honestly, practices righteousness,
and acknowledges the truth in his heart—
and acknowledges the truth in his heart—
3 who does not slander with his tongue,
who does not harm his friend
or discredit his neighbor,
who does not harm his friend
or discredit his neighbor,
4 who despises the one rejected by the Lord
but honors those who fear the Lord,
who keeps his word whatever the cost,
but honors those who fear the Lord,
who keeps his word whatever the cost,
5 who does not lend his money at interest
or take a bribe against the innocent—
the one who does these things will never be moved. Psalm 15
Do you think of the cost of fighting for rights of others, or the cost of fighting for someone you are close to? It is common to forget the cost that Jesus paid on the cross, but even during times before Christ came, people were following God at great cost sometimes. Today it is easier because of our freedom to follow Christ and His teachings, but not everywhere around the world. Certainly there are people paying a much higher price to follow the Lord, but honestly it doesn't cost us very much. What about your brothers and sisters in Christ, do you work hard to protect them at all costs, and do you think they would protect you at all costs? What about your past friends you have lost touch with, or just left behind for a closer group of friends. We need to think carefully about our circle of friends and not isolate ourselves. With the short lives we have on this earth, we need to take advantage of every relationship we have now or had in the past. I think sometimes we get caught up in a small circle and routine because we are comfortable, but we probably need to expand our realm at times past the things we are most comfortable. We don't know what is ahead of us and we might not know when we will need an acquaintance outside our immediate group. God puts all these people in our lives for different reasons, but He doesn't expect us to just ignore them if they move away or not rely on them when we need help. All I am saying is love on the ones outside your realm just as much as the ones close to you, and maybe God will show you how you all fit together, and there is no cost to gaining relationships, only losing them.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
or take a bribe against the innocent—
the one who does these things will never be moved. Psalm 15
Do you think of the cost of fighting for rights of others, or the cost of fighting for someone you are close to? It is common to forget the cost that Jesus paid on the cross, but even during times before Christ came, people were following God at great cost sometimes. Today it is easier because of our freedom to follow Christ and His teachings, but not everywhere around the world. Certainly there are people paying a much higher price to follow the Lord, but honestly it doesn't cost us very much. What about your brothers and sisters in Christ, do you work hard to protect them at all costs, and do you think they would protect you at all costs? What about your past friends you have lost touch with, or just left behind for a closer group of friends. We need to think carefully about our circle of friends and not isolate ourselves. With the short lives we have on this earth, we need to take advantage of every relationship we have now or had in the past. I think sometimes we get caught up in a small circle and routine because we are comfortable, but we probably need to expand our realm at times past the things we are most comfortable. We don't know what is ahead of us and we might not know when we will need an acquaintance outside our immediate group. God puts all these people in our lives for different reasons, but He doesn't expect us to just ignore them if they move away or not rely on them when we need help. All I am saying is love on the ones outside your realm just as much as the ones close to you, and maybe God will show you how you all fit together, and there is no cost to gaining relationships, only losing them.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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