This definition of truth is most applicable: "Truth is not truth unless it is repeated". Psalms14:1 and also Psalms 53:1 both state; The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. Almost every human at one time or another has experienced some form of despair. Defining despair; utter lose of all hope or confidence, a cause of hopelessness. A person may be able to overcome some forms of despair in this life, but to spend eternity with no hope is not a reality in people who do not believe in God! I wonder what it is about God and His plan of salvation that some people find so repulsive. God's main characteristic is that HE is love. His love is extended to every person without having favorites; His love is equal to all. Sin in a person's life is what separates them from the relationship that God intended for them to have with Him. Amazing is it not that God loves you whether you believe in Him or not.
Conscience; is the knowledge of our acts, states, or character as to right or wrong: the facility, power, or principle which decides on the lawfulness of our actions and affections, and approves or condems them; the moral faculty or sense.-- Webster..
Unbeliever; have you noticed how your conscience plays havoc with your intellect and will? Have you asked yourself what if the Bible is right and my intellect and will are wrong. It is a question upon which your eternity can be decided by what your conscience is really telling you.
I will leave you with this: MAT. 16:20 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
Concerning the question about the sinner's conscience; I didn't really have one when I was in sin. I knew right from wrong and sometimes tried to do the right thing but when it came to satisfying myself, I didn't care what my conscience told me. It wasn't until I met My Savior, Jesus, that the right overpowered the wrong because that's what I strive to do. I didn't see Jesus as repulsive back in the day but I did want to satisfy myself and only myself regardless of what I had to do. Now, all I want to do is satisfy Jesus. I desire to do what He has told me through his word. If I stray and go toward a wrong decision, the conscience definately tells me to STOP. I think that is actually the Holy Spirit guiding me. The best answer to escaping all of the torment of making decisions that will hurt you is Jesus. If you pray Him into your heart, you won't be perfect and you might make a wrong decision but God will make everything you do work out for good because you love Him. Give Him a chance, today.
My experience was similar to Bill's in that when it came down to my sense of right and wrong or my desire to do what I wanted- I won every time! It was after that period when I began to see the consequences and wonder if there was more to life than living it without discretion. I was curious about the bible even in sin, and was drawn to its promises of love and forgiveness- because that is what I needed.
I'm glad I'm forgiven! This little voice always tells me when I'm about to do something wrong. If I would listen I would be alot farther along.
Homer[Godchaser]
Chase Him till He catches you!!!!!
Post a Comment