My Utmost for His Highest has got me yet again….check it
out:
Goodness and purity
should never be traits that draw attention to themselves, but should simply be
magnets that draw people to Jesus Christ. If my holiness is not drawing others
to Him, it is not the right kind of holiness; it is only an influence which awakens
undue emotions and evil desires in people and diverts them from heading in the
right direction. A person who is a beautiful saint can be a hindrance in
leading people to the Lord by presenting only what Christ has done for him,
instead of presenting Jesus Christ Himself. Others will be left with this
thought— “What a fine person that man is!” That is not being a true “friend of
the bridegroom”— I am increasing all the time; He is not.
Have you ever met someone who does not present Christianity
in a good light? Unfortunately I know far too many people who are so “saved”
that they are no Earthly good. Y’all know the people who have an itemized list
of every offense that will send you to hell or are so miserable to be around
because they have misused their position and they sit in judgment of folks who
don’t know enough to seek to please God and they spend all their time trying to
please this individual?
I not too long ago had someone tell me about their position
on MY sexuality….I didn't ask
them mind you …but their quote was “ I was told that the righteous will scarcely
make it into heaven”
Hmmmmmmmmm, so, what I heard was this person assume the
position of righteousness and that I’m not in the number of people entering the
pearly gates…all of which was hanging on a judgment.
Now, let me be perfectly
clear on my position, trust and believe I have one…1) I didn't ask for or seek
validation from this person because I’m watching and making note that they have
placed themselves in a position to be followed and then leave people hanging…2)
I have no desire to be in a heaven that has harsh criticisms and “sometimey”
help…the God I know is about love and forgiveness….I’m about that heaven!
We all need to watch what we say and what we do because we
may be the only Bible that someone reads.
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