September 19, 2022 – Vol. 26 No. 29
Some Things Do Not Fit Together
Those who know me well know that I tend to like things to be done a certain way. If something does not work or serves no purpose, I am ready to get rid of it. If you move something, put it back where it was. Furniture sometimes needs to be rearranged just to see if it works better in the new location. Recently I’ve noticed a few things that just do not seem to fit together.
It is sad to see couples eating out and both looking at their cell phones the whole time.
It is even sadder to see dads having breakfast with their children but being more focused on checking their messages than what their children are saying.
It is my opinion that men with big bellies should not wear tight jeans.
I do not understand why some people have garages full of stuff and their cars sitting in the driveway.
It seems strange to see people walking their dogs and yelling at them the whole time.
I have learned that wearing contact lenses and shedding tears do not work well.
Maybe the most puzzling and disappointing is when I see followers of Jesus (including me) acting with pride and pursuing power.
Proverbs 16:18, Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Matthew 23:12, For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
James 4:6, But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
James 4:10, Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Some things just do not fit together. Most of the inconsistencies that I have mentioned are nothing more than my opinion or preferences. However, if we are trying to live like Jesus, pride, a haughty spirit, and the desire for control and power cannot co-exist.
We can do better. Let’s do better.
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