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Violence of Today

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When did the violence we see today begin?  It began the very moment Eve listened to the snake and allowed herself to give in to temptation.

When did the violence we see today begin?  The very moment any man considers the laws of God of “non-effect” in his own life.

Can this violence be stopped, now that it is in such a popular demand?  No.  It will escalate now.  Consider this:  I could be considered sexist for stating that it was a woman who began all the violence.  Ponderous stuff folks.

Talk to the Hand

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Stop! Now talk to the hand

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With the proper lawyer, enough money, or a good poker face, you might beat the IRS in a court battle.  In the litigation surrounding an incident between you and any other human being, you might succeed in gaining what is not rightfully yours.

But when it comes to the Judgment of God regarding you, the strength you depended on to beat your brothers out of money, power, social standing, or any other highly prized gem of this world will be lost.  Here we stand before men able to keep secrets.  There is no such thing as a secret before the Most High God.  Here, men know when they are using a lie to gain.  There, there will be no such tool of advantage available to anyone.

I urge all men to consider this truth.  For now you can wave all this off as foolishness.  When you appear before Him, there will be no “waving off”, or “Talk to the hand.”

By His Grace.

Special?

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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“If you drink this beer you’ll be special.” 

“If you shop here you’ll be special.” 

“If you act like this you’ll be special.” 

“If you have lots of friends you’ll be special.” 

“If you know the intricate details of the latest fad you’ll be special.” 

“If you gain that certain position of importance you’ll be special.”

Over the decades and into the centuries, who is remembered?  What great accomplishment can be made that will last for thousands of years?  Martin Luther King is remembered now.  But even as the days tick by there are people trying to rid historical books of his contribution to society.  In 200 years he will be forgotten except by a few.  Hitler is still remembered.  But there will come a time, if there’s enough time, when his contribution (or lack thereof) will be forgotten. 

Men come and go.  Deeds are done and then forgotten.  The only mark left is a memory or a little slab of rock.  Yet every one of us wants to be special and important.  We live out our days trying to leave our mark on this ball of dirt.  But what will last?   And what will happen to our “mark” when eternity rolls into view?

Only that which is built by the Father in Heaven through Jesus will last.  Don’t fool yourself by striving to become something in the eyes of other people.  Serve Him and you have the potential of becoming an eternal mark.

by His Grace.

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