Joh 9:2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

Who sinned was the question and Jesus answered neither the blind man nor his parents.

If we know no other verses nor continue reading then the simple answer is no one committed sin. But through continued reading and knowledge of other verses we can grasp a deeper understanding to what Jesus was saying.

1Jn … for sin is the transgression of the law.

Rom 4:15 … for where no law is, there is no transgression.

Rom 5:13 … sin is not imputed when there is no law.

Joh 15:22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.

Luk 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Jesus did not say they were guilt free, only that they had not sinned. Through the previous verses we see that sin is the violation of a (known) law. But through nature we are shown ignorance does not protect the flesh, but we know according to the word that ignorance protects the spirit.

Joh 9:41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

Lately I have been reading many more comments among blacks calling for riots if Mr. Zimmerman is found innocent. Will that persuade the ruling, I often wonder if the squeaky wheel does get the oil. The case was considered justifiable until it drew attention because of the race.

Over the years in my opinion many injustices have occurred to lubricate the squeaky wheel, we shall see how it comes forth this time.

The main witness for the prosecution had many discrepancies in her story. One witness testified that they saw Mr. Martin standing over Mr. Zimmerman beating him as Mr. Zimmerman yelled for help.

The Sanford police did not charge Mr. Zimmerman in the killing, citing insufficient evidence and Florida’s expansive “stand your ground” law, but that decision provoked national protests. Six weeks later, after Ms. Corey was assigned to the case, Mr. Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder. By CARA BUCKLEY The New York Times

Published: July 2, 2013

O'Mara said Tuesday that if prosecutors start bringing up Zimmerman's past, the defense will dig into Martin's past, including fights. The judge had ruled previously that Martin's past fights, drug use and school records couldn't be mentioned in opening statements.

BY MIKE SCHNEIDER AND KYLE HIGHTOWER 
ASSOCIATED PRESS Jul 4, 4:35 AM EDT 

My personal view is this, Mr. Zimmerman blinded by power did continue following Mr. Martin which was wrong but did it deserve being attacked over? Being followed aggravated the cocky young football player Mr. Martin. I believe Mr. Martin attacked Mr. Zimmerman and was violently assaulting him, at which point Mr. Zimmerman shot Mr. Martin. 

As I was spot spraying weeds in my yard I also sprayed a couple feet into the neighbor’s yards. If I don’t then soon their weeds are growing through the fence onto my property. I have at times asked the neighbors if they wanted me to cut down saplings they have growing in their yards. I know if I do not do something the neighbors would allow the saplings to continue growing and soon be too much of a burden and cost to get rid of. It is so much easier and cheaper to keep up then to catch up.

They simply don’t care, in which I do, so I must take action. As I thought upon it, I realized that is why we reprove those around us; we know that their life style of sin will encroach upon us. An example of this, the show Ellen Degenerate is a very popular show; it features a lesbian which often shares about her wife. Because many watch it, her show continues, causing many to be desensitized to the horrible sinful nature of homosexuality. Those that watch it are supporting it, they are showing they have no love for their fellow man. How could one say they love others and yet support sin? So it is up to us for those we care about, to point out what they are doing to others.

Can one say they love their brother and support sin?

Joh 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.

 1Jn 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

1Jn 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

Satan has enough help, we must live in a way we are NOT supporting sin.

As I was reading 2 Kings Chapter 10 I could see how a believer who was true to his faith would be protected. King Jehu wanted to get rid of all the Baal worshippers. So he had a great feast, and any that worshipped Baal was supposed to come, all those that showed up were killed. Living our faith does much to protect us, it keeps us out of places we should not be, and it keeps us from befriending those we should not be friend. As our faith grows our living according to that faith protects us in many ways.

Pro_11:27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

Last week my brother and I went to my brother in law David’s property to turkey hunt. My brother most often gets a turkey, and I tend to average getting one more than not. We both had a turkey come in but not close enough to obtain either one, which was strange. Since those were the only chances we had, we decided to go to the house and visit my brother in law David. We spent the rest of the day with him, he grilled up some burgers and then we went and checked his 5 ponds for any otters. The otters are horrible on ponds; they eat all the fish so they are hunted if seen.

The next day my sister called and said David had a wonderful time; she emphasized how he really enjoyed our visit. I had been seeking to know why neither my brother nor I had got a turkey, and her words gave me the answer. If my brother or I had got a turkey since it was so warm we would have left early to keep it from spoiling. Since neither of us got a turkey we spent the day with David who enjoyed the time with us. Our lack of success allowed us to all have more time together which enabled our closeness to be restored. Since he moved out of town and we do not see each other as often our closeness as a family has suffered, but now is restored.

Today I realized often there is a reason that causes us to stereotype. People don’t like the thought that some times stereotypes are true, it shows patterns people don’t want to face.

I pulled into the grocery store and parked my car, there was an elderly lady parked already in one of the spots. I noticed her turning signal was on as I entered into the store. After doing my shopping I returned to my truck, and I noticed that elderly lady was still setting in that spot with her turning signal on. As I went to leave a younger woman came out and got into the elderly ladies vehicle.

I hear those comedians stereotyping the elderly about leaving their signals on, and in this case it was true. I assumed being elderly her perception wasn’t as clear, so she didn’t notice the light flashing on her dash. Perhaps being elderly her hearing wasn’t what it used to be, because the sound of a flasher is loud enough to get annoying. If we use the stereotypes to try to avoid doing those things ourselves maybe we can stop them from continuing.

Break the patterns!!

Not in our abilities but in whom we are in Christ.

When Israel sent spies into the promise land they came back and said they were in their own sight as grasshoppers, and that they appeared to those in the land as grasshoppers. They had previously saw God do all types of miracles, but yet they had doubt. The doubt they had was not in God’s ability, but in their own selves. God did all those powerful miracles before them, which built great faith in the power of God, but none within their selves.

It seems at times God allows us to battle each step we take instead of Him just simply doing it all; I believe it is to help us develop confidence in who we are in Christ. We have to loose confidence in our flesh and build confidence in who we are because of the Spirit within.

We all have helped out a child and as we did we didn’t just do it all but through it helped the child to develop confidence within. God on the other hand does basically the same thing, but helps us to have confidence in who we are because of the Spirit of God within us. Php_4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Mar_9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

When something is needed and it is in small amounts it becomes very valuable. In 1 Samuel 3:1 we read the word of God was very precious/valuable because it was not common. When there is a need for the word, and it becomes valuable the counterfeits come forth.

1Sa 3:1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 

Amo_8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:

Mar_13:6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

Mat_24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

Mat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Joh_8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

1Jn_2:29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

1Jn_3:7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

Gal 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

Can you imagine being misled by some one who tells you what you don’t want to hear? The false prophets will tell us what we want to hear and what makes us feel good. One thing they will not tell us is that we shall reap what we sow.

Gal_6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

1Jn_4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Luk_6:26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

2Ti_4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

Monday morning at five am my brother and I were heading to his property to turkey hunt. As we drive the freeways out of town we watch, always on guard for the deer. A couple of times over the year’s actions had to be taken to avoid the deer. Monday morning while in the city limits, just as I merged upon the freeway a deer came running into my lane. We weren’t prepared, we weren’t on guard, and we hadn’t given it a thought since we were in the middle of the city. The damage isn’t real bad, it was hard enough to kill the deer but the damage to my truck was mostly just the plastic pieces. With my insurance I have no deductible so the repairs won’t cost me anything.

Pro_15:31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

After it was over I asked my self, what I can learn from the accident. We would be prepared for deer when we were in an area in which deer could easily be. The lesson I learnt was to always be prepared, not just where trouble can be but every where. Most would be on guard while around a hardened criminal, but history has shown us that many crimes have been committed by those that should easily be trusted.

Pro 27:12 The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble

When we praise one in front of another are we creating jealousy or envy? There are many that have envy and jealousy issues, and because of that our words should be controlled. The word tells us without fuel the fire dies, in many cases we are placing fuel upon a fire in ignorance. That is why the word tells us a prudent man conceals knowledge; basically a smart man knows when to hold their peace. In the following story we can see how King Saul’s relationship with David starts to degenerate because of what was said.

1Sa 18:6  And it came to pass as they came, when David was returning from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of music. 7 And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. 8 And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom? 9 And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

Pro 12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Pro 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words…

Pro 16:23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.