Crooked and Perverse

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Philippians chapter 2:

14 Do all things without complaining and disputing,

15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

16 holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

The world continues on its path toward destruction and the people who are spearheading this effort are fully exposing their crooked and perverse ways.  When we encounter such corruption we must remember that FATHER will judge these people according to HIS Plan and not ours.  It can be frustrating at times as we see what appears to be the obvious solution but we must keep in mind that we must follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and only act when we are directed to do so.

When we are wronged by our enemies we must remember that FATHER is their ultimate judge and HE will appropriately correct them according to HIS will.  We must simply forgive them and move on without thought of malice.  As people move toward a more self-centered state they will be increasing inconsiderate of others and their needs.  Their selfishness will become so obvious to everyone else that one would be amazed that they cannot see their error as well… but that is what blindness is all about.

To be harmless means we will not inflict harm on those people even though they may deserve it.  We have no idea of their upbringing and thus we could not appropriately execute judgment ourselves.  Only FATHER knows the whole story.  Wisdom wrote in Proverbs chapter 20:

22 ​​Do not say, “I will recompense evil”;

​​Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.

Our trust must be placed in FATHER and no one else.  As we rely on HIM then we will be safe from the hands of the wicked.  Proverbs chapter 17 further states:

15 ​​He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,

​​Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

The crooked and perverse will receive their just reward from FATHER and as we place our trust IN HIM then we can immediately forgive them and proceed on with our day.  We must remember that the darkness will continue until our lights shine brightly thus we must not allow any person or action to hinder our testimony.  Let us not dwell on the injustice done to us but instead release those thoughts and focus on the “pure”.   Remember, the just will receive their reward… so will the unjust.

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