that more than a few of these take their own lives, or their existence is so shaken, they suffer the rest of their days---
There are those who find pleasure in destroying another person's life, and if others join in, it rapidly bursts into an inferno of anguish for the victim, which then as it engulfs them, blazes through every rational thought or HOPE they might have had, as they are convinced, albeit wrongly, that they have no place in this world! NOT A DANG thing right in destroying ANYONE! It is almost inhuman to consider, let alone act upon such maliciousness! It DOESN'T matter if someone can't live up to another person's expectations, it is NOT right, NOT in the least, to consider causing them harm for the rest of their time on this planet, or making them ever miserable, broken, poor, or whatever effects are left after such viciousness!!!
I tell you what, hate is the most vile bile in existence, and rapidly takes over those who dare step into it! WHY would anyone contemplate cruel tactics against another human? Besides self satisfaction which won't last long, WHAT gain is there in doing so? I bet that towards the end of their own life they will regret this decision, and certainly, when they bow before THE SAVIOUR *GOD*!!!
Even certain Christians are joining in to damage other humans, and it is SO anti-Christian that it MUST be addressed because it would be a sin to let it happen without TRYING to bring TRUTH into the mix! Even when someone is found to be wrong, the Christian way is to gently admonish that person, and to offer help in correction, and if they persist, we simply have little, or nothing to do with them, but we NEVER conspire to harm them, their Families, nor do we make public spectacles of them!!!
There is something TRULY UGLY going on in societies these days, not that it is new, instead that it is more commonplace, and more acceptable than it has been! There is an eerie, and strange mentality; a sort of mob mentality which IS extremely dangerous to everyone who is marked for their fury, or gets in the way! It is not only dangerous for their victims, but for society as a whole, because when such exists, and festers, it IS as a plague, in which case THE ONLY ANTIDOTE for healing IS LOVE, and obviously, such people have rejected LOVE, otherwise they would NOT be involved in bringing hardship, or worse, to others!!!
IF you are Christian, you KNOW that all this is wrong; MORE than wrong, IF you have been taught according TO THE LORD *GOD*! There is NO justification for placing a stumbling block before another, ESPECIALLY one of a weaker conscience, and causing them to sin as they think, act, and react in their fearful, downcast, and sorrowful state! It is BOMBASTIC to take part in, or conspire against another person! There is simply, NO right to be found in it!!!
Perhaps the best way to understand our responsibilities in the social/cultural arena is to look to Jesus for our example. Jesus lived in one of history’s most corrupt societies. But He perfectly maintained His Father’s perspective on social and political matters, even though He lived in a society that was every bit as pagan and corrupt as today’s culture. Cruel tyrants and dictators ruled throughout the region, and the institution of slavery was firmly entrenched. Legal and economic oppression of the Jews by Rome was rampant, dwarfing anything we experience today. But even in the face of such tyranny, Jesus never issued a call for political changes, even by peaceful means. He never attempted to “capture the culture” for biblical morality. He did not come to earth to be a political or social reformer. Rather, He came to establish a new spiritual order. He came not to make the old order moral through social and governmental reform, but to make new creatures (His people) holy through the saving power of the gospel and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. He knew what many today fail to grasp: governments and institutions are made up of people. When people’s hearts are changed by Christ, godly governments and institutions will follow. If the hearts of the people are corrupt, getting them together in groups only multiplies the corruption. What we need is not better government, but better men and women in government.
There is a HUGE mistake being made in finding justice for certain peoples, because it IS being done AGAINST THE WORD OF *GOD* in that, many are unjustified in their means of obtaining justice: there is a *GODLY* WAY! Christians are Called to teach BY EXAMPLE, just as did CHRIST JESUS, because we KNOW that words, incited states, and fueled actions of the wrong kind CREATE more problems, AND lead people TO sin; it IS a vicious cycle of wrongness, period!!!
The LOVE OF *GOD* IS TRUE LOVE, and IS that which OVERRIDES all else, and IF we DON'T exist in HIS LOVE, then we CANNOT change anything on this Earth! Grown people REALLY NEED to THINK, long and hard about TRUTH BEFORE they act, or react, or join in worldly matters, BECAUSE we ARE ABOVE the wrong which dominates this realm!!!
Sad is this time; volatile, seething, senseless; notably for those Christians who are caught up in the frenzy...
1 PETER 3: 8-12...
8+++To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;
9+++not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.
10+++For,
“THE ONE WHO DESIRES LIFE, TO LOVE AND SEE GOOD DAYS,
MUST KEEP HIS TONGUE FROM EVIL AND HIS LIPS FROM SPEAKING DECEIT.
11+++“HE MUST TURN AWAY FROM EVIL AND DO GOOD;
HE MUST SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT.
12+++“FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE TOWARD THE RIGHTEOUS,
AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER,
BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL."
If any man desires to live comfortably on earth, or to possess eternal life in heaven, he must bridle his tongue from wicked, abusive, or deceitful words. He must forsake and keep far from evil actions, do all the good he can, and seek peace with all men. For God, all-wise and every where present, watches over the righteous, and takes care of them. None could or should harm those who copied the example of Christ, who is perfect goodness, and did good to others as his followers.
ROMANS 12: 17...
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
Since men became enemies to God, they have been very ready to be enemies one to another. And those that embrace religion, must expect to meet with enemies in a world whose smiles seldom agree with Christ's. Recompense to no man evil for evil. That is a brutish recompense, befitting only animals, which are not conscious of any being above them, or of any existence hereafter. And not only do, but study and take care to do, that which is amiable and creditable, and recommends religion to all with whom you converse.
Study the things that make for peace; if it be possible, without offending God and wounding conscience. Avenge not yourselves. This is a hard lesson to corrupt nature, therefore a remedy against it is added. Give place unto wrath. When a man's passion is up, and the stream is strong, let it pass off; lest it be made to rage the more against us. The line of our duty is clearly marked out, and if our enemies are not melted by persevering kindness, we are not to seek vengeance; they will be consumed by the fiery wrath of that God to whom vengeance belongeth. The last verse suggests what is not easily understood by the world; that in all strife and contention, those that revenge are conquered, and those that forgive are conquerors. Be not overcome of evil. Learn to defeat ill designs against you, either to change them, or to preserve your own peace. He that has this rule over his spirit, is better than the mighty. God's children may be asked whether it is not more sweet unto them than all earthly good, that God so enables them by his Spirit, thus to feel and act.
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