Remember the old saying, "you get what you give"? I remember that saying! There were times growing up when I would stop and think about what I was saying or doing. Is this something I really want to get back? Usually the answer was no. We all have choices in our lives but these choices also carry with them, consequences. I know none of us really like that word but it's the simple, honest truth. Every choice, every decision we make creates a result that is either positive or negative. If we choose to disobey the law, we face the consequences of a huge ticket or possible prison time. If we choose to ignore our marriage vows, we face the ramifications of that decision. If we choose to open our mouth before thinking, we have to face to outcome of our words.
There are so many people who choose wrongly and yet seem so surprised by the consequences they face. Seriously? You thought it'd be okay to do what you wanted and you wouldn't get caught? You wouldn't have to be held responsible for your actions? Really? Then to top it off you blame the innocent bystander who told the truth? You got caught with your pants down and it's not your fault? Your friend heard the rumor you started and your surprised she's angry? That police officer caught you going 55 in a 35 mile an hour zone and it's a speed trap? You voice your opinion because yours is the only opinion that matters and your confused why no one speaks to you?
Luke 6:37-38 "Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
Choices! Decisions! These will result in consequences whether we want to accept that fact or not. I hear believers say they can never forgive someone for what they did. Well if you can't forgive others should God really forgive you? Think about that for a moment. Seriously consider this simple fact...would you want people to talk to you the way you talk to others? Would you want people to treat you the way you treat your family? Would you want others to give you a piece of their mind, the way you give others a piece of your mind?
It's hard to face the consequences for our actions and words, but we must. We shouldn't be surprised by others reactions to our actions. We need to stop blaming God and others when we are the cause of our own messes. Own up to the truth and face the consequences. You will come out stronger, better and nicer than before.
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