Law of Love & Liberty

 

    We are all at different places in our walks in life and with God.  Those that are stronger need to accept those that are weaker.  Be patient with them.  Show them your faith and how it makes you strong.  Help them get to where they need to be to live a fully faithful life.  

    It doesn't benefit anyone to judge and argue with them.  This includes the argumentative non-Christians.  Don't give in, but insist that they have a civilized conversation or walk away.  Look at people through the eyes of Jesus.  God created them and He loves them, so try to find what God loves about them and love that too.  Accept people for where they are at, but not to the point that it will jeopardize your relationship with God.

    None of us fully live our lives for ourselves.  We are not alone in this world, so we need to learn how to live with people.  Before you start judging remember that you too will have to give an account for how you live to God one day, just like the person you are tempted to judge.  Are your sins really any better than their sins?

    Live a life that will build people up, not tear them down or cause doubt.  To cause someone to stumble or fall away from God is far worse than the sin itself.  We all have impact on others.  It can be encouraging or destructive.  Make sure you keep yourself in check with the Holy Spirit to make sure that you are not causing more harm than good in your life.

    Live a moral life that will guide people toward God.  It is more productive than trying to force them into God's arms.  It all comes from the well of love that the Holy Spirit renews within you daily.  This holy love is powerful.  It can sustain you and flow over to help other people that need to feel love in their lives too.  Don't be greedy with love or yours will dry up.  

    This is the law of love and liberty give to us by Jesus and explained throughout the scriptures.  It may not be common sense, but it can become a part of you.  Like breathing, you don't even think about it but you do it.  

    To live a righteous life is to live in the peace and joy of the Holy Spirit.  This is the only way to live a life that is under God's approval.  You can highlight His work or you can muck it up.  It is far better to contribute than to try to destroy His design.  The more you work for Him the more confident you become in life by allowing the Holy Spirit to educate your mind.

Romans 14