One of the ladies at our church's ministry is sending daily scripture text's. Today's was Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
I have always loved this scripture. Although, it is not usually a pretty
thing....the iron sharpens iron. Somewhat painful, or can be! Think of sharpening your knives. You slough off the rough edges with another piece of metal, but in the end sharp...sharp...sharp.
Integrity and holy character, are lacking in our world today. The understatement of the year!lol But not just in the world, in the church.
There IS a line being drawn in the sand and I am appaled a those that choose to straddle it! Or not even acknowledge it! Don't get me wrong, I am not where I want to be in Christ. But when it comes to God, family and friendships.....there are just things that I would not consider! Instant gratification, is just that, instant....NOT lasting!!!! So before we betray, we need to count the cost. How will this turn out in the long run? Why, why don't we ask ourselves that?
in·teg·ri·ty
1 : firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
2 : an unimpaired condition : soundness
3 : the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness
synonyms see honesty
I don't know why I am ever surprised by lack of integrity....I suppose, we just think we know people better than we do. Yes, I know, NO ONE is perfect....if you know me, you know that is not what I am talking about.
Where our choices can take us.....either way....towards His kingdom....or not!
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