Truth, Justice, and the American WayWritten by Joyce C. Lock
TV tells us that one could survive on a deserted island (where there is no food, water, or protection from hurricanes), that an unskilled person (without supplies) could actually catch food in sea water (without being stung, raked over coral, poisoned, electrocuted, or eaten alive). They misrepresent a dolphin's voice and advertise beautiful beaches of Miami with old takes (leaving mention of run down, boarded over, roach infested buildings). But mostly, they try to convince us that ungodliness is free choice and politically correct ... and what is going to bring us peace, romance, love, and happiness. Stores advertise 1/2 off sales, but raise prices or keep an extra few cents for themselves. When a limited purchase is advertised, families exit through different registers. Numerous addresses and aliases are used to get more rebates and freebies. 1/2 cent is fudged at gas pump. What IRS doesn't know won't hurt us. And, we've all heard phrase, "Finders, keepers. Losers, weepers." Yet, let anyone rob us, tell us a little white lie, or (even worse) tell a lie on us and see just how self-righteous we become, "Crucify him! Throw book at him. He got what he deserved!" Let’s be thankful that we don't get all we deserve and that truth isn't what America portrays. TRUTH is a most wonderful thing! It sheds light on all that is pure, right, and just. It gives hope, reassurance, comfort, guidance, direction, and protection. It leads us out of difficult circumstances into personal victories. God made provisions that all could know truth. It cannot be obtained through wealth or knowledge. There is only one source for truth, either in voice of God or through His Holy Word … as Holy Spirit reveals it to you (I Co. 2:12-13). Only then can you ‘know’ truth. And, most wonderful thing is it sets you free (Jn. 8:32)! We’ll return to freedom once we learn to practice truth and that can only happen when we follow Jesus (Jn. 13:6). JUSTICE is probably least likely thing found in today's judicial system. The accused can pass lie detectors, while accusers fail, and still be sent to prison.
| | To Be Thankful Is …Written by Joyce C. Lock
~ To Be A Healer ~ To listen for one's heart, then meet them where they are by opening your heart to let love of God shine through ... to follow God's leading in meeting one's true need. ~ To Be A Warrior ~ For those overcome in spiritual battle, to take their place on battlefield as their intercessor. ~ To Be An Example ~ To not make judgement by what is seen or heard, neither by word or deed, but by Spirit of God, who looks upon heart ... as Spirit cannot lie. ~ To Be A Teacher ~
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