Detestable!!!

Ok so bear with me.  Proverbs 6:16 list 7 things that God hates and are abominations.  (Detestable, unlawful or repulsive). 

For most of us, hands that shed innocent blood is not a problem however a proud look may apply or lying tongue...perhaps a false witness that speaks lies....whoa, that lying thing is in there twice.  Why is it so easy for people to lie??? Better watch yourself.  That's dangerous territory.  Sowing discord...yikes.  Stop causing heartache and trouble!!!! Gossip??? Yeah, stop!   The grapevine is never accurate.  There is always a lie in it.  

And then there are the 10 commandments covering some of the same things.  (Lying is in there too....must be serious) When you break some like...oh lets say adultery, you actually break more than one rule because chances are you lie to cover things and you are certainly sowing discord because...well hello...no brainer.  Sin hurts a lot of people, not just the ones doing it.  And for heavens sake, honor your father and mother....it's written in stone.....there is a promise of long life attached to it.....and don't covet my stuff....get your own.......

And such were some of you.  Thankful for grace.

Being encouraged In a world gone mad

I think I can say, without anyone disagreeing with me, that the whole world is going mad.  I don't have to go into details because we all hear and see what is going on.  

In the midst of all the turmoil, I am encouraged when I see someone doing something good for someone else.  From encouraging words to police officers, people doing a workout of some sort in the name of a handicap child to a kind soul seeking out the homeless to feed them or supply them with a blanket or coat.  

The fact is, good will never die because God is all that is good.  We have hope in him and his promises.  The world may be going mad but that's ok.  It's not my home.  The church will triumph, God will return and the mess will all be over.  Be encouraged today.  We win.  

Check out this blog from Pastor Denny Livingston.  I read his blogs regularly and I encourage you to subscribe.  Be blessed.  

http://www.dennylivingston.com/5-things-to-keep-christians-encouraged/