Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.
(Matthew 5:17 NLT)
God gave the law so that we might know how to live but the law could not be satisfied through our own abilities and therefore points to our need. The Word was made flesh and came to live among us to fulfill the law and show us the heart of the Father so that the truth would set us free. Jesus said that if you have seen me you have already seen the Father (John 14:9). It is in our failures, our struggles, our coming face to face with our own desperate situations that keeps us from being blinded by pride, which is the enemy of God’s people. The man who falls then puffs out his chest and says, “it wasn’t me” instead of admitting his guilt only pushes the truth, the very freedom he longs for, further away. With that being said I am a strong believer in the ideal that just because I’m wrong doesn’t make you right. You see all have sinned and have come short of the glory of God and no man can come to the Father but through Jesus Christ and His righteousness.
"Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. "And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own? "
(Matthew 7:1-3 NLT)
What difference does it make if you can persuade people to believe what you believe if the standard by which all men will be judged is not man’s standard but God’s? Are we so blind that we’ve convinced ourselves if I can get more people to believe what I’m saying then I must be right? Where is God in the judgment you’ve been handing out? Are you not afraid of God’s righteousness, even at the end? And what of those who cause God’s children to stumble? Jesus said this,
But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in Me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone hung around your neck.
(Mark 9:42 NLT)
My friend be careful about offering advice when you only know one side of the story, for if that one is misled and your advice only supports their way of thinking have you not kept them from knowing the truth? I tell you many Christians tread on thin ice unaware all in the name of compassion and in the end only deceive themselves. God was, is, and shall be judge - do not place yourself in a position higher than you ought.
When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit in the seats of honor near the head of the table, He gave them this advice: "When you are invited to a wedding feast, don't sit in the seat of honor. What if someone who is more distinguished than you has also been invited? The host will come and say, 'Give this person your seat.' Then you will be embarrassed, and you will have to take whatever seat is left at the foot of the table! "Instead, take the lowest place at the foot of the table. Then when your host sees you, he will come and say, 'Friend, we have a better place for you!' Then you will be honored in front of all the other guests. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
(Luke 14:7-11 NLT)
It is clear that God will bless those who do not exalt themselves. Those who progress in spirit and truth do so at the cost of their own flesh and though it appears the enemy has defeated them because they are not what the world would call successful or leaders but look at who God selected to be king over Israel ~ David, not his older brothers but a poor shepherd boy.
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for Him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are My followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
(Matthew 5:3-12 NLT)
