September 8, 2012
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Motivated
Are you motivated by love for another, or motivated to be loved by another?
We can quickly see how many compromise their morals to be loved. A woman will often give into a man’s sexually before they are married in hopes to be loved. A mother will provide junk food for their child even at the expense of their health, to be loved.
Some are real obvious to see, but there are others that are not so obvious. Let’s say some one call’s you wanting your advice on buying a car, and they are really excited about it. They tell you they will have to go into debt for the car, do you quote the verses unto whom you’re a borrower you’re a servant, and to owe no man anything, or do you simply say that is wonderful?
We must NOT compromise our beliefs by telling some one what they want to hear just so we can feel their love, but show our love by telling them what they need to hear.
Comments (14)
~*Amen*~
Bottom line hear Bro. Lewis is, we need to be careful about the word love and how we use it in our everyday life around people. Because if we use it in the wroing way, it will get us into trouble. Bro. Doc
@Growedup - Thanks Bev!
@BroDoc - Agreed, all actions we take come from our heart, they bring life or death.
This is goodd, Lewis!
I am not so sure about this, even though on the surface it is an easy thing to accept. I have seen some offer me advice based on the Bible witgh chapter, book, and verse. However, my weakness is trying to determine how they are doing in life. If they are going to offer me advice, I look for their qualifications. i am wrong the other way--too easy going and not want to offend people, which is what I think you are writing about.
Peter taught to share the gospel in a gentle and respectful way. I think that is a good approach to all inclinations to give people unsolicitede advice.
Loved your post--very thought provoking.
You are probably right. I don't argue and debate because i always lose.
Have a nice evening.
frank
@ANVRSADDAY - Thank you Frank for coming by and leaving a comment, it is appreciated. I VERY much agree that we do have to be kind and respectful, not judgmental and cruel.
As we begin to realize that we would quickly try to help someone to stop them from getting phsycailly hurt, we begin to realize their soul getting hurt is eternal and far more important than their phsycial life.
The word tells us to feed the hungry, many do not care about the spiritual growth so sharring with them is useless, they will have to learn the hard way. My point is just as Christians we must not compromise to win friends.
I so agree with you Lewis....Great Post!!
I like what Frank said...
...and you know ---knowing such things is growth in wisdom/understanding how to communitcate with others. Pure love is to be like Jesus...to be honest in all things, serving out of love for all... Pure love, love that's not tainted and dipped in the "worlds" perspectives and lusts, is a beautiful gift... Isn't it strange how many people don't know how to recieve pure, innocent love?
Hope you have a great day!
Luk_6:26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. We must make sure what we call being nice isnt just a selfish form of not wanting to have some one upset with us.
This is true. A lot of churches have compromised the truth in the name of love.
@mtngirlsouth - Agreed!!! When the people compromise the church and the government follow suit. Thank you for the visit and the comment, they are appreicated.
@Lewis1122 -
Good post Lewis!
I just realised why I wasn't getting your posts...for some unknown reason they are going to my other email address!
@Gabriel333 - Thanks Sis Janet, I am glad you discovered the problem.
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