Overbearing In Faith

I had a habit of aggravating some, especially right after I was a Baptized! I had built myself up by seeking and learning so much. When I inquired about God before, many were not understanding me then. But, I suppose I hit full throttle because the fire of Christ had caused a raging war against my former road I was traveling.

I took off with plans that I had to help others see what I found because I wanted so many to share in Christ. I think the biggest issue many saw in me was my adamantcy in making sure I showed others that if I knew something was wrong, I was not following along with it!

In all honesty, that is how a Christian is suppose to behave. However, I was too strong in my opinions and I probably hurt a few. There was someone who was getting married for the second or third time (can’t remember which time to be honest) and I refused to go.

Jesus said the only reason you can divorce is if one of the spouses has committed adultery. You cannot divorce just because you don’t get along anymore and keep marrying over and over. That is committing adultery in God’s eyes and He says those who commit adultery have no place in Heaven. This is found in 1 Corinthians 6:9.

At that time, there was also another I knew who had kids and he left his wife for another woman. His original wife had a few health issues and gained weight. But God says in Genesis 2:24 that a man leaves his parents and joins with his wife and that the two become one flesh that no one but God can separate.

That being said, this means through thick and thin! Sickness and health! Rich or poor. Till death do you part! These are vows you take when you get married and should be taken seriously!

I was highly disappointed in several around me who were divorcing. Their families were hurting and friends divided. That, I could not just agree with and led on to believe this was ok. I had to be strong in my faith because my eternal life with God was at stake.

I believe there are a few religions who pacify those divorcing and allow those things such as an annulment, which is a man-made excuse from your marriage. I understand that there are times when divorce is necessary, but when so, following God’s Word is a must.

There have been other situations where we had to bow out or leave. Many did not understand and looked down upon us. Many talked about us. My concern was in what Jesus was seeing us do. It is not easy walking away from things due to family or peer pressure. I have found that as I get wiser with His Word and age, I am able to discern and worry less about other’s thoughts when I stand firm in faith.

I have come a long way since high school! I am not being judgmental because every situation is beyond my knowledge but those I do know, I am suppose to be strong in His Word and not go along with the sin He refers to. He says if one goes along without gently explaining the sin to the individual we become just as guilty because we are basically saying the sin is ok.

It is not easy standing your ground and when God says all will hate you because of Me. I understand that. There are many who snub us and don’t like to associate with us, but that’s ok. He says the road to Heaven is taking the narrower path and that means not going along with this world.

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