Don'T Talk Like God
I
"Though my troubles were doubled, I will not forsake you."
It may not stand for persisting with human relationships, so it's advisable not to say these words & sentiments, about "faith."
Judas & especially Apostle Peter (Cephas) expressed such sentiments toward Jesus & failed in loyalty & faith. Peter denied Jesus as LORD or acquaintance thrice on the night Jesus was arrested during His final days on earth.
II
"Judge not lest you be judged ..."
A great defense by all & sundry, these words help avoid criticism of one's actions (& motives?). But what does this verse 1 in Chapter 7 of Matthew (New Testament) mean by judgement?
While verse 1 is alluding to Gods work as JUDGE, clearly humans cannot do that! Yet, we humans must judge and use discernment in earthly matters. But not prejudge who goes to hell or heaven.
But Scripture (Matt.7) offers wonderful lessons in PERSISTENCE, FAITH, FRUITFUL CHRISTIANITY & "discerning" good from evil, fake prophets from biblically faithful preachers. Matt. 7:7 famously says, ASK AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO THEE, SEEK & YE SHALL FIND, KNOCK & the door SHALL BE OPENED ..." So earthly judgment & discernment are essential, but we don't talk LIKE GOD, especially about others people's final judgment. Still, we must judge good & bad motives, alms & actions, history, racism, politics ... Even poetry (thank you, Lisa Ricci).
Poem:
You are not the judge
But judge you must
For earthly duties and such
Leave hell to the devil
Heaven in fragrances of words:
Epitaph, apology, prayer, congrats ...
Even angels fall, why not us mortals
When pride & ego join in ungodly challenge?
Copyright © Anil Deo | Year Posted 2023
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