You know it does not take long to find out Paul is right (Romans 3) "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." You get married and soon enough your spouse finds out you are not perfect. Friends have feuds and disagreements too. Even places like church where you expect to find the very best people have problems. If you read scripture thoughtfully you will notice that all of the NT letters were written to Christians in churches who needed instruction, admonition, edification, correction and discipline because THEY HAD NOT GOTTEN IT RIGHT.
So what shall we do with all this imperfection running loose? Jesus says to treat others as you would be treated - love your neighbor as yourself. A little reflection tells me I do not reject myself because of my failure. Honestly I give myself leeway because I know my heart, my motives, my intentions. So, I give myself a break. God calls it grace and he has poured it out abundantly on all of us. Maybe, just maybe all those imperfect people need a little grace from me....I wonder how that would work? Foree
About Me
- Foree
- I am Foree Grove. I have been a preacher since 1972. It has been a long time. Mostly I am just Foree. I have a wonderful life. God has been so kind and gracious to me. I like hunting, fishing, golfing being with Dana. My best friends are my boys, David and Stephen. There is my wife of 36 years. She is the answer to my question of what life is about. She is the blessing of God flowing out of his grace for me. Her name is Dana and she is the best.
Cabin in the Mountains
A Dream Come True
1 comment:
time for a new post 4E! :) What are you thinking abotu this week? :) Happy New Year!! whit
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