My Choices, Your Fault
Genesis 16
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This blog is where I do a Bible Reading. I read a passage from the Bible and then I write down my own thoughts on what I read. I would love to know your thoughts as well!
Showing posts with label fault. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fault. Show all posts
Saturday, 30 July 2016
Bible Reading #200 - My Choices, Your Fault
Friday, 5 February 2016
Daily Bible Reading with DragoNate #136
Finding Fault
John 8
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| I pray blessings on you as you read. |
(v. 7) "When they persisted in asking him questions, he straightened up and said, 'The person who is sinless should be the first to throw a stone at her.' " (v. 10-11) "Jesus straightened up and ask her, 'Where did they go? Has anyone condemned you?' The woman answered, 'No one, sir.' Jesus said, 'I don't condemn you either. Go! From now on don't sin.' "
My Thoughts
Some teachers of the law and Pharisees came to Jesus with a woman who had been caught in adultery. They were going to use this woman to trap Jesus in His words. The law of Moses said that such a woman should be stoned. If Jesus said yes to stoning her, He would be saying yes also to killing her. If He said no, He is going against law of Moses.
So what does Jesus do? He bends down and starts writing in the dirt. What? Why? I still don't fully understand why Jesus did this, but I will leave that for another time. The people persisted in questioning Jesus, so Jesus said for one of them who is without sin to be the first to throw a stone. One by one they left until there was only the woman and Jesus.
They all knew that they had sinned at some point in their lives and none of them were without sin. So they left because there was nothing more they could do. Jesus didn't condemn the woman either, but instead gave her mercy and told her to leave and not sin anymore.
Each of those people who were there, ready to stone this woman, tried to find fault not only in Jesus, but in this woman as well. They wanted to use her to trap Jesus, and that itself is wrong. What I am focusing on is that thy were looking for fault in others but themselves. They each have their own faults as well, but they didn't care. Jesus put them in their place pretty quick.
Don't look for fault in others because you have your own faults. If you are going to look for fault, look at yourself. Find your own flaws and work on them so that they aren't flaws anymore. If you go around looking for flaws in other people, it's eventually going to come back on you. When you notice fault in others, you don't need to point it out or condemn them for it. Instead, depending on what it is, talk to them about it and try to help them if they will let you. Otherwise, just pray for them.
We all have our own faults and our flaws, so what is the point of looking for those in other people? There are much better things you can with your time and your life than look for and point out the mistakes others make. It's a complete waste of time to do so.
So what does Jesus do? He bends down and starts writing in the dirt. What? Why? I still don't fully understand why Jesus did this, but I will leave that for another time. The people persisted in questioning Jesus, so Jesus said for one of them who is without sin to be the first to throw a stone. One by one they left until there was only the woman and Jesus.
They all knew that they had sinned at some point in their lives and none of them were without sin. So they left because there was nothing more they could do. Jesus didn't condemn the woman either, but instead gave her mercy and told her to leave and not sin anymore.
Each of those people who were there, ready to stone this woman, tried to find fault not only in Jesus, but in this woman as well. They wanted to use her to trap Jesus, and that itself is wrong. What I am focusing on is that thy were looking for fault in others but themselves. They each have their own faults as well, but they didn't care. Jesus put them in their place pretty quick.
Don't look for fault in others because you have your own faults. If you are going to look for fault, look at yourself. Find your own flaws and work on them so that they aren't flaws anymore. If you go around looking for flaws in other people, it's eventually going to come back on you. When you notice fault in others, you don't need to point it out or condemn them for it. Instead, depending on what it is, talk to them about it and try to help them if they will let you. Otherwise, just pray for them.
We all have our own faults and our flaws, so what is the point of looking for those in other people? There are much better things you can with your time and your life than look for and point out the mistakes others make. It's a complete waste of time to do so.
Prayer Time
Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.
Let me know your thoughts on this reading as well.
Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Daily Bible Reading with DragoNate #30
Not Your Fault?
2 Kings 21
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| I pray blessings on you as you read. |
(v. 8-9) " '...I will not again make the feet of the Israelites wander from the land I gave their forefathers, if only they be careful to do everything I commanded them.' But the people did not listen. Manasseh led them astray, so that they did more evil than the nations the Lord had destroyed before the Israelites."
My Thoughts
Manasseh was a bad king, as he did evil in the eyes of God. He built altars to the 'starry hosts' and asherah poles in God's temple. He defiled the temple that God had said He would put His name forever. Not only did Manasseh commit evil acts, but he led the Israelites astray and caused them to commit evil acts as well. Even though Manasseh was leading them astray, they still chose to follow his lead.
So, if someone leads you to do something that is wrong, is it your fault? The short answer to that question is 'yes.' If our government said that we should take advantage of the poor and attack them because they don't belong in society, and we do so, we are the ones committing the acts. The government would also be at fault for telling us to do so and for leading us wrong, but we are at fault for following.
There are certain circumstances where I do not believe that God would hold someone accountable. In a situation where you are literally forced to do something for example. So, how do you know whether you can say, truthfully, that it isn't your fault what you did? You determine that by seeing whether you actually had a choice or not. If you are following what someone says to do, that is a choice. If you are consciously making a choice to do something, then you would be accountable. If you are forced to do something, or in other words, you have absolutely no other choice, then you would not.
A lot of times, we all say "I had no other choice!" Usually, this statement is a figure of speech. We actually did have another choice, or more, but the one we chose seemed the best. dilemmas like this often come up, don't they? In a case where you have multiple choices, but none of them are appealing, then you choose the lesser of the evils. As I keep saying, always pray before you make any important choice and ask God for guidance.
Be mindful of the choices you make and of who you are following. No matter what anyone says or does, if you willingly make a choice to do something wrong, you are the one responsible for that mistake. Don't willingly put yourself at fault for bad decisions.
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So, if someone leads you to do something that is wrong, is it your fault? The short answer to that question is 'yes.' If our government said that we should take advantage of the poor and attack them because they don't belong in society, and we do so, we are the ones committing the acts. The government would also be at fault for telling us to do so and for leading us wrong, but we are at fault for following.
There are certain circumstances where I do not believe that God would hold someone accountable. In a situation where you are literally forced to do something for example. So, how do you know whether you can say, truthfully, that it isn't your fault what you did? You determine that by seeing whether you actually had a choice or not. If you are following what someone says to do, that is a choice. If you are consciously making a choice to do something, then you would be accountable. If you are forced to do something, or in other words, you have absolutely no other choice, then you would not.
A lot of times, we all say "I had no other choice!" Usually, this statement is a figure of speech. We actually did have another choice, or more, but the one we chose seemed the best. dilemmas like this often come up, don't they? In a case where you have multiple choices, but none of them are appealing, then you choose the lesser of the evils. As I keep saying, always pray before you make any important choice and ask God for guidance.
Be mindful of the choices you make and of who you are following. No matter what anyone says or does, if you willingly make a choice to do something wrong, you are the one responsible for that mistake. Don't willingly put yourself at fault for bad decisions.
Previous PostNext Post
Prayer Time
Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.
Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!
