Monday, April 23, 2012

It Isn't Too Hard To See

        Who am I accountable to? If the "godly" people in my life are unforgiving, who believes my apologies? Is it enough to say I'm sorry? Why does it seem that they believe sinning and living in sin are the exact same thing? Is there no such thing as a struggle just because I don't ask for you help? No, I won't ask you to be my accountability partner. You could never be the judge of me. Shouldn't you know this? Aren't you studying the same bible I'm reading? Why are you so willing to only embrace those you see falling apart? Maybe we are just much stronger. Maybe we need to struggle alone. It's like you think repentance is some kind of achievement. You aren't God. You have no right to demand that view.
         There's something to wonder at: You act as though a struggle is a life of evil. Do you eat more than your share? Over indulge yourself in other ways? Any good thing can be misused. Even godliness can become a sin if you condemn and damn even loved ones. You turn godliness into self-righteousness and an unforgiving heart that turns even your family away. Why would anyone want to trust you? You've only demonstrated resentment, and an argumentative behavior. No one can win against your critical words. Why would anyone let their struggles show when you would rip them apart? You pull apart every word and argue on trivial things. Why would anyone want to listen when it's about things more seriously?
         All you do is assume and judge. You are not God, you are not in charge. You are not responsible for anyone, but yourself. Why are you so close minded  in this? You focus on SEEING when Jesus blessed those who believe without seeing. Why do you only believe in what you see from people? It is a wrong judgment. You think one wrong makes someone evil. But you bless the one who is so obviously living in wickedness. This is SENSELESS! Why do you so easily forgive someone who is not even ashamed of living in sin, but you condemn someone who is yearning for godliness? But they stumble. They fall. And instead of forgiving and encouraging, you rip their character apart.
        You are eager to love on anyone else, but those who really love you. You would rather resent us for being imperfect and risk your heart for someone who is living a wicked life. Is it because they cry and say a bunch of empty words? Is it because you see something that makes you show love to them more? How can you positively minister to anyone when you can’t even show love to your own family? How can you be right with God when you don't forgive mistakes. MISTAKES. This is sin, isn't it? This is wrong! I demand an answer! You are so unloving, unforgiving, resentful, judgmental, critical, and hateful. You take everything personal. Why do you expect us to be YOU, but even better? You're deceived.
         You are not my God. He has forgiven me before I even repent. He knows what is in my heart and I can trust that he will know the difference between mistakes and living in sin. Unlike you. He is righteous, he's pure and perfect, but HE forgives and doesn't resent. He washes away my sin. But you keep it memorized. You don't let go of wrongs and you barely remember the rights. God is my judge. He is my accountability partner. He's the one who reflects godliness. He has the answers to all these frustrations I've expressed. He knows my heart, unlike you. You have little to no faith in God if you don't trust that HE will deal with my sin. You lack trust in his power if you doubt his ability in leading me to repentance.
         Without him, you are nothing. So, when you judge me, do you really think that is what God wants? This is ridiculous! Be grateful to God that you have us. There aren't many who struggle. That is because a lot just give in. If you can't forgive, what does that mean for you! God will deal with you harshly. Shouldn't you be wary of that? There are consequences for those who focus on such trivial things. (Remember the religious leaders that accused Jesus? Remember how Christ protected that woman that people were going to stone? He told them that whoever was pure, righteous, and had never sinned could throw the first stone. But no one was left! Not ONE! Why do you condemn then?) Well, then you know what I think I'm seeing. Reflect on your own heart and stop condemning others. You forgave them, why can't you forgive anyone else? You are so untrusting.
It's SO wrong. So wrong. So wrong.

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