Consultation on Heart Priorities

[Gustaf]

What do you think, according to the Word?

If there is something that isn't necessarily sinful but distances us from God... should we completely rid ourselves of it in our lives, or could we consider the challenge of establishing its proper place in our hearts so that it doesn't interfere with our relationship with God?
If possible, how could the latter be achieved?
Thank you. Blessings.

 

[bèlla]

I don’t make friends with my problems or shortcomings and view each as impediments to my betterment. While I’ll never be perfect the conscious allowance of behaviors that negatively affect my relationship with the Lord isn’t something I should ignore. The most important acknowledgment we can make to ourselves besides our confession of faith is our relationship with sin and the activities that will lead us there.

That requires us to confront our shadow and tell the truth unreservedly. You know the part of you that enjoys the things we shouldn’t partake in. The part of you that doesn’t feel bad although you confess it. The part that wouldn’t set it aside if it wasn’t a sin. Once you confront your wretchedness you recognize your need for a Savior and constant pruning.

There’s no hokey pokey in holiness. You’re moving towards it or you aren’t. If you’re flirting with a line but haven’t crossed it that’s equally bad. Christ wasn’t a little good or a little righteous. He was all-in on both and that’s our example. The solution to your dilemma is simple. Let it go. While it may not be sinful in a biblical sense. If partaking leads you to sin it’s a bad influence.

Don’t put yourself in temptation’s reach. If you sense there’s a problem there probably is. The warning is there for a reason and meant to be heeded. Boundaries are for our protection. Don’t try to get around them.

~bella

 

[Gustaf]

No me hago amigo de mis problemas ni de mis defectos, ni los veo como impedimentos para mi desarrollo. Aunque nunca seré perfecto, no debo ignorar la aceptación consciente de comportamientos que afectan negativamente mi relación con el Señor. El reconocimiento más importante que podemos hacernos, además de nuestra confesión de fe, es nuestra relación con el pecado y las actividades que nos llevan a él.

Eso requiere que confrontemos nuestra sombra y digamos la verdad sin reservas. Conoces esa parte de ti que disfruta de las cosas que no deberíamos hacer. La parte de ti que no se siente mal aunque lo confieses. La parte que no lo dejaría de lado si no fuera pecado. Una vez que confrontas tu miseria, reconoces tu necesidad de un Salvador y de una poda constante.

No hay nada de frívolo en la santidad. Te acercas a ella o no. Si rozas un límite, pero no lo has cruzado, es igualmente malo. Cristo no era ni un poco bueno ni un poco justo. Se entregó por completo a ambos, y ese es nuestro ejemplo. La solución a tu dilema es simple: déjalo ir. Aunque no sea pecaminoso en el sentido bíblico, si participar te lleva a pecar, es una mala influencia.

No te dejes tentar. Si sientes que hay un problema, probablemente lo haya. La advertencia tiene una razón y debe ser atendida. Los límites son para nuestra protección. No intentes evadirlos.

~bella

Excellent, brilliant. Thank you

I don’t make friends with my problems or shortcomings and view each as impediments to my betterment. While I’ll never be perfect the conscious allowance of behaviors that negatively affect my relationship with the Lord isn’t something I should ignore. The most important acknowledgment we can make to ourselves besides our confession of faith is our relationship with sin and the activities that will lead us there.

That requires us to confront our shadow and tell the truth unreservedly. You know the part of you that enjoys the things we shouldn’t partake in. The part of you that doesn’t feel bad although you confess it. The part that wouldn’t set it aside if it wasn’t a sin. Once you confront your wretchedness you recognize your need for a Savior and constant pruning.

There’s no hokey pokey in holiness. You’re moving towards it or you aren’t. If you’re flirting with a line but haven’t crossed it that’s equally bad. Christ wasn’t a little good or a little righteous. He was all-in on both and that’s our example. The solution to your dilemma is simple. Let it go. While it may not be sinful in a biblical sense. If partaking leads you to sin it’s a bad influence.

Don’t put yourself in temptation’s reach. If you sense there’s a problem there probably is. The warning is there for a reason and meant to be heeded. Boundaries are for our protection. Don’t try to get around them.

~bella

I don’t make friends with my problems or shortcomings and view each as impediments to my betterment. While I’ll never be perfect the conscious allowance of behaviors that negatively affect my relationship with the Lord isn’t something I should ignore. The most important acknowledgment we can make to ourselves besides our confession of faith is our relationship with sin and the activities that will lead us there.

That requires us to confront our shadow and tell the truth unreservedly. You know the part of you that enjoys the things we shouldn’t partake in. The part of you that doesn’t feel bad although you confess it. The part that wouldn’t set it aside if it wasn’t a sin. Once you confront your wretchedness you recognize your need for a Savior and constant pruning.

There’s no hokey pokey in holiness. You’re moving towards it or you aren’t. If you’re flirting with a line but haven’t crossed it that’s equally bad. Christ wasn’t a little good or a little righteous. He was all-in on both and that’s our example. The solution to your dilemma is simple. Let it go. While it may not be sinful in a biblical sense. If partaking leads you to sin it’s a bad influence.

Don’t put yourself in temptation’s reach. If you sense there’s a problem there probably is. The warning is there for a reason and meant to be heeded. Boundaries are for our protection. Don’t try to get around them.

~bella

Excellent, brilliant. Thank you

 

[Gustaf]

Sorry. I sometimes have trouble using the forum from the phone. Blessings.