Is forgetting the past something the Bible instructs us to do?
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It says in Psalms that the wicked will not stand in the judgement. Standing indicates a posture of presence. The not being able to be “present” to defend their cause is one way this verse can be explained. Can you imagine not even having a presence or place to state your case… like you don’t…
We hide. We cover things up. Not just once, more than once. We try to cover up things multiple times from an all seeing, all loving, all knowing God. We have secrets. Those parts of our lives we feel we need to bare… alone. Those things we would not dare let other people in on….
Are we doing things on purpose in order to see … Purpose? [The Purpose is] that through the church the complicated, many-sided wisdom of God in all its infinite variety and innumerable aspects might now be made known to the angelic rulers and authorities (principalities and powers) in the heavenly sphere. (Ephesians 3:10 AMP) Proverbs…
To gather is a chore. Whether we are initiating or simply attending. Gathering is an element of our life that asks for our participation. So what does participation look like to you? Does it mean to always be the one raising your hand? Or is it, when it’s time for a group event, to make…
Do not be dismayed. If we are… distress is likely to follow … The warning here is a command of utmost concern. The ultimate difference between being dismayed and distressed is that one is to cause terror and another is to cause sorrow. When we are dismayed (giving into terror), we make room for being distressed…
Compromise is helpful… Especially at times when we find ourselves in places where there appears to be no straightforward answer. Where it appears that our best option is coming to some formal conclusion (agreed upon by all the parties). Whether it’s help in resolving a conflict or making a decision, or something else, compromise certainly can help…