Truth Tuesday- 1 Timothy 1:13
1 Timothy 1:13
although I was formally a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Although Paul didn't live and meet up to what most could call a "potential Christian", he still was able to receive mercy because all he did was believe... no strings attached. When we are wronged, we need to realize that those who are doing so don't have the convictions about the actions they take as we do who represent the Kingdom of God (2 Corinthians 5:20). We must do as God did with us, give them mercy especially with their unbelief.
This is something I am still working on. A lot of the people I deal with on a regular basis are lost, when they offend me whether on purpose or unintentionally, I must remember that it is I who is held to a higher standard not they. When I show I'm upset, sometimes the statement, "I thought she was a Christian" or "Christians are suppose to forgive everything" will come out of their mouths (or at least cross their minds as I am told). This shows they even believe Christians are at a different standard then they are, the excuse "Well I'm just human" isn't a reason that holds up with them (for we are filled with the power of the Holy Ghost [Romans 15:13] and our emotions should express that).
although I was formally a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Although Paul didn't live and meet up to what most could call a "potential Christian", he still was able to receive mercy because all he did was believe... no strings attached. When we are wronged, we need to realize that those who are doing so don't have the convictions about the actions they take as we do who represent the Kingdom of God (2 Corinthians 5:20). We must do as God did with us, give them mercy especially with their unbelief.
This is something I am still working on. A lot of the people I deal with on a regular basis are lost, when they offend me whether on purpose or unintentionally, I must remember that it is I who is held to a higher standard not they. When I show I'm upset, sometimes the statement, "I thought she was a Christian" or "Christians are suppose to forgive everything" will come out of their mouths (or at least cross their minds as I am told). This shows they even believe Christians are at a different standard then they are, the excuse "Well I'm just human" isn't a reason that holds up with them (for we are filled with the power of the Holy Ghost [Romans 15:13] and our emotions should express that).
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