Sunday, July 12, 2009

To be very careful of where to tread

These past few days was kinda filled with 'noise' in a sense.
I spent friday catching Ice Age 3 in 3D (part of some coy cohesion thing) and shopping with my mum. A real experience for me as I realize how far away I had gotten from all the things of this world as I went to all the shopping centres.
The whole of Saturday was spent at home. Its either in front of the computer just playing games or sleeping. Felt really weak physically and feverish the whole day.
Really considering if the time spent on the computer is good time spent.
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I guess the title for this post starts from here: (my thoughts abit jumble up)
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Not really that a deep thinker yet. I have been thinking about the issue of intent and sin at the heart level. Along with it ties the issue of self-righteousness or righteousness of God, and if it is necessary to condemn or judge another.

I learnt that the bible(esp Paul's letter) is filled with truths(wisdom) and applications to these truths(consequences).

On to intent and sin at the heart level, or rather all the hidden sin. I am starting to realize and discover for myself that as I go older, there is a greater tendency to hide your sin up. I believe the world plays a crucial part in this. John sums it up best in 1 John 2:15-17.

It kinda scary to have this thought that I sometimes do do right not because I loved God but because I love myself more. Its not exactly easy to live righteously, but it is easy to act as though you are a good Christian. Its all down to the heart.

The last part on judging. I guess the concept of judging needs to be better defined. To confront someone that is obviously doing wrong. This is not judging, but rather pointing out the truth in hope—and with the ultimate goal—of bringing repentance in the other person and restoration to the fellowship. Judge "sin", not the person.

The line between what is right and wrong has become ever more so thin. I guess the ultimate guiding principle needs to be what God wants us to know through His Word. As changes, new ideas and thinkings comes, cling on to that unwavering vine of God, and be very careful of where to step, for the pit holes of death gets more in the walk towards life in Christ.

Going to seek and rest in His word.
Thank God for everything in my life.

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