I hate what sin does. It steals, lies, covers up, deceives, and hurts. I love what Jesus does. He heals, restores, promises and delivers. But I spend more time trying to categorize the sin, that I forget to praise the Forgiver.
I recently found out (again) about a close friend who is choosing to leave his wife and family. This nonsense can only be explained as sin, and as such I will never understand it.
Once, when I was acting like judge and jury my mother answered my judgmental, legalistic pride with this question: "Why are you surprised when sinners sin?"
I don't know! But, I am!
I expect more from myself, and I expect it from you too. Am I wrong?
Kristin
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- El Shaddai Ranch
- El Shaddai Ranch is a non-profit, interdenominational, Christian camp ministry committed to furthering the Gospel of Christ among youth and families.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Lincoln County, just one hour Northwest of St. Louis, El Shaddai Ranch offers more than 80 acres of wooded spendor and wide-open ranges for your youth gatherings and church-sponsored events.
El Shaddai Ranch Ministries' Mission is to Provide a Christian Camp Setting that will seek to Nurture, Develop and Disciple Youth in the areas of Godliness and Principled Living.
At El Shaddai Ranch, we desire to Build Character and Develop Leadership in the Youth we Serve within a setting that is Honoring and Glorifying to God.
Ranch activities will place an emphasis on the Spiritual Development of the Child, while furthering their Physical and Emotional Development.
God has a Plan and Purpose for every Individual. It is our Hope and Prayer that each Child's experience at El Shaddai Ranch will serve to draw them closer toward the Calling that God has planted in their Hearts.
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2 comments:
No, I don't think you are wrong. We just need to understand that people disappoint, but God is the only one who is perfect.. who can't and won't fall.
When I have seen others in my life fall into sin like you speak of it reminds me to check my own life and ask the Lord if there are any places of compromise in my life that need adjusted. All we can do is pray and stay close to the Father... it is His grace that keeps us. Love ya girl!
We just had this discussion in Sunday school class this week - God knows our heart and thankfully we don't have to make those judgements regarding other's sins but I do believe that God expects a lot from us and we must wake up every morning ready to live like Jesus (honoring eachother, loving God and loving our neighbor) - we WILL sin because we are flawed but God knows our heart and knows that each day we want to be closer to Him.
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