RETHINKING AGAIN

RETHINKING, AGAIN

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

  Psalm 1:1-6 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

  1Timothy 4:8-9 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

  It happened again. I had to rethink.

  It was one of those “my day” generational mental routes that I notice we all trip on at times; examining problems and framing answers by formula GI, Booms, X, Y, or Z.

  I once read that there is no force as powerful as error in a trusted godly person’s mouth. How true is this assertion?

  Absolutely bona fide for the Biblical Christian, but of little or no significance to those not looking to The Word, they instead opting for talk show pop psychology, celebrity model, including reality shows to learn how to resolve or win at relationships.

  Why must we Christians to be reminded of who we are and how we profess to suppose?

  Because our carnal instinct is to protect our self.

  Looking to The Word we see life’s two standard modes of assessment, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.” (Prov.3:5-7)

  It happened again, I had to rethink. And, yes, not always recognizing or owning my carnality, I shall have to rethink again and again; it being healthy Christian exercise.  

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