This may offend folks but I come in peace: Why is it that people react to racist slurs or utterances when they are spoken in truth of one’s heart (what proceeds from the mouth proceeds from the heart). Is it just me or does anyone see the politics behind the current controversial issues with the NBA commissioner and Sterling and how that everyone is fueling the matter, drowned in opinion. There are people out of the limelight which carry on this very way everyday within cultures and races, but not much attention is given to it as now.
“But let your communication be Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these comes of evil”
(Matthew 5:37 KJV).
Ethical dilemma, sure but of whose morale are we viewing or aggrandizing as we continue to stir hate via opinion.
People act as if they have never heard or seen this type behavior when in truth they view or hear similar behavior daily via media, Hollywood, music industry, the like. Where are all these stand up folks when the poor go hungry, the sick get sicker, and the remaining are classed off into differing caste systems from various other bias stereotyping, remarks, opinions, behaviors.
“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun”
(Ecclesiastes 1:9 KJV)
I see politics & greed all over this in the form of spiritual wickedness in high places. And no I’m not crazy. There is money to be made on both ends [Sterling still gets paid whether banned or not, sale or no sale up to $500 million, at least that is what I heard].
Moreover, the poor, hungry, and sick [people in need of adequate healthcare] remain status quo. Jobs which although reports say are out there for everyone; are still few, far & in between unless you have minor children in the home that is, or are wealthy beyond measure, like those making a federal case about it.
Meanwhile congress is meeting to see how to eradicate some other form of our constitutional or inalienable rights. What is going on with the Philippine Defense Agreement(s), Opposing Russia Sanctions, NRA, National Spending Appropriations, Tax Reformations, Stock Markets, EPA, FDA, USDA, etc?
“Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace”
(Ephesians 2:15 KJV).
$2.5 million won’t hurt Donald Sterling’s pockets, but can help a lot of God’s people. Especially those who are presently struggling to pick up the pieces from catastrophes from recent and past storm devastation and various economic disparities. How many messages must God send for people to get it in their head that none of that buffoonery is essential towards the unity we should after 100’s of years be moving en route than away from.
Scriptures: Effectual & Fervent for Prayer Warriors
“He that gives unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse”
(Proverbs 28:27 KJV).
“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all”
(James 2:10 KJV).
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. For he that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”
(Galatians 6:7-9 KJV).
“The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly”
(John 10:10 KJV).
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12 KJV).
“If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own”
(Luke 16:11-12 KJV)?
“But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world”
(James 1:25-27 KJV).
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed”
(James 1:56 KJV).
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:”
(1 Peter 5:8 KJV).
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding”
(Proverbs 4:7 KJV).
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“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets” (Matthew 22:37-40 KJV).
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV).
“Love works no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law” (Romans 13:10 KJV)
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Sometimes it is the very ones we most often love and trust which leave us clueless…just in deep thought is all.
Why is it that people we most admire, and/or respect cause us more hurt or worry than our normal fill?
Sometimes we bring it on via enabling or allowance & at other times, it is simply of ill intent.
I read somewhere in the biblical canon that “perfect love causes no ill will to its neighbor…KJV”
I have always been overly sensitive…the compassion I hold comes from empathy via experience with various hurts of my own. Therefore, I pray often and especially when I feel it will matter to intercede for others. I guess I can’t wrap my head around how quickly the enemy uses the very real love we hold for another against us…but then I remember the FAITH FIGHT.
Anyway…I’m glad what I assumed to be bad (for 10 hours) after much intercession had a pleasant result. I have made it a declaration to never overreact by the known, but to just stand fast in the unknown (evidence unseen…whether of bad or good report, trusting in the will of My FATHER that it is ultimately for good of HIS Glory).
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” (1 Peter 1:7 KJV).
To God be the glory in ALL THINGS as I lay a firm hold in the SOLACE of these words:
“Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Psalm 37:1-2 KJV — Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. Luke 20:46-48 KJV — A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed. Jeremiah 50:36 KJV — Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places. Deuteronomy 33:29 KJV”
Pardon my dust…just sweeping around these corridors and planting some faith seeds is all…as I have learned to remain content in the state I dwell seeing through FAITH, a perfected end, abounding (Philippians 4:12 KJV).
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
