A phrase that is used on the threads a lot is legalism and grace despite sinning.
I was struck by the idea that the word hypocracy had been used so much, or self righteousness, the idea of a righteous life may have almost died. The term gentleman and lady used to mean something.
Jesus said
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matt 5:6
How many actually believe or feel this is a good thing, living righteously, seeking to love, honour and help those you work with and meet everyday.
Our culture has gone so far over to being honest and not being judgemental, it feels hypocritical to suggest being righteous is a good thing, but that is the reality, but not in a judging way, but in a caring helping others way, the good samaritan.
We are called to do good works, a city on a hill, a light to society. If our goals have sunk so far we have no saltiness, then we know what God will do with us.
I was struck by the idea that the word hypocracy had been used so much, or self righteousness, the idea of a righteous life may have almost died. The term gentleman and lady used to mean something.
Jesus said
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matt 5:6
How many actually believe or feel this is a good thing, living righteously, seeking to love, honour and help those you work with and meet everyday.
Our culture has gone so far over to being honest and not being judgemental, it feels hypocritical to suggest being righteous is a good thing, but that is the reality, but not in a judging way, but in a caring helping others way, the good samaritan.
We are called to do good works, a city on a hill, a light to society. If our goals have sunk so far we have no saltiness, then we know what God will do with us.