Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek, pray for our enemies, and love our neighbors as we would love ourselves. He also says to NOT resist anyone who is evil (Matthew 5:39).
The above suggests that I am so above bad people that no matter what they do, they cannot hurt me. Im so secure in God, I don't even notice the offender. The offender cannot take away my relationship with God, so its easy to forgive.
Would it be easy to forgive an ant for finding my leg and crawling on it. Yes, I take the little ant, put it back on the sidewalk and walk away..
Why am I not bothered by the ant. Im aware its just an ant. An ant has very little power over me.
The human is not much different. However, I have to understand this. I must understand that the human is an ant looking for someone to crawl on. I brush them away and move one. Putting time for people that don't count , is not worth it.
Helping people that need it; is one thing. Getting manipulated by people is another. God does not want manipulation. God is allowing the lessons necessary for my survival and stewardship. Im being shown people with little self respect or decency.
Im trusting God to help me come back into the world; not be controlled by it. Its an art form I have just began to be willing to look into and explore.
Nothing exists in isolation..... One can not live alone, not a normal...
The above suggests that I am so above bad people that no matter what they do, they cannot hurt me. Im so secure in God, I don't even notice the offender. The offender cannot take away my relationship with God, so its easy to forgive.
Would it be easy to forgive an ant for finding my leg and crawling on it. Yes, I take the little ant, put it back on the sidewalk and walk away..
Why am I not bothered by the ant. Im aware its just an ant. An ant has very little power over me.
The human is not much different. However, I have to understand this. I must understand that the human is an ant looking for someone to crawl on. I brush them away and move one. Putting time for people that don't count , is not worth it.
Helping people that need it; is one thing. Getting manipulated by people is another. God does not want manipulation. God is allowing the lessons necessary for my survival and stewardship. Im being shown people with little self respect or decency.
Im trusting God to help me come back into the world; not be controlled by it. Its an art form I have just began to be willing to look into and explore.
Nothing exists in isolation..... One can not live alone, not a normal...
