"The older one becomes, the more terrifyingly relevant this becomes. “All men are liars,” says the Psalmist. The painful wisdom of age often confirms it. Not because every person is consciously malicious, but because human beings constantly reshape reality to preserve self-image.
That includes churchmen. That includes leaders. That includes founders. That includes us.
This is why integrity increasingly becomes textual.
Put it in writing. Say what is true. Stop hiding behind atmosphere."
Well stated ---our institutions, including religious denominations are polluted and have become political country clubs. Lacking forgiveness---huge plank in the eye.
"That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ"
Sometimes a takes a refining fire to mold the soul and ready us for the battles that he is preparing us to stand behind him as our Victor.
In the beginning was the Word…VDMA. We mostly get in our own way, because it is not the Way. “Listen to Him”. Pray, praise, and take instruction.
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"The older one becomes, the more terrifyingly relevant this becomes. “All men are liars,” says the Psalmist. The painful wisdom of age often confirms it. Not because every person is consciously malicious, but because human beings constantly reshape reality to preserve self-image.
That includes churchmen. That includes leaders. That includes founders. That includes us.
This is why integrity increasingly becomes textual.
Put it in writing. Say what is true. Stop hiding behind atmosphere."
Well stated ---our institutions, including religious denominations are polluted and have become political country clubs. Lacking forgiveness---huge plank in the eye.
Our job is witness, not sovereignty - so freeing and encouraging.
"That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ"
Sometimes a takes a refining fire to mold the soul and ready us for the battles that he is preparing us to stand behind him as our Victor.