Taking It Seriously!

How seriously do we take our relationships? Does it bother us when they are not right? How much do we consider the impact of our actions on others? When we have done or said something wrong do we laugh it off or do we seek to make amends? Do we ever just say, "Oh, well" and let it go as if it never happened? It is bad enough when we treat others this way, but how about God?

Solomon noted. . .
"FOOLS MOCK AT THE GUILT OFFERING, but THE UPRIGHT ENJOY ACCEPTANCE." ( Proverbs 14:9 ESV)

Earlier Solomon also wrote. . .
"DOING WRONG IS LIKE A JOKE TO A FOOL, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding." ( Proverbs 10:23 ESV)

When we have sinned against either God or those around us, it impacts those relationships. Praise God for the means through Jesus that we have reconciliation with God. However, we still must take our transgressions seriously. Sin is no laughing matter because it separates us from God. It also causes division in our earthly relationships. Being sincerely penitent as we acknowledge changes we need to make, we ought to be willing to also humbly ask for forgiveness.

The blood of Jesus was shed for our sins. We make light of that sacrifice when we make light of sin. We also make light of our relationships when we do not treat others as we ought and then go on as if we had. Accepting responsibility for our actions when things go wrong goes a long way in maintaining goodwill between us and others. May we retain a sense of humility between us and God, as well as with others, as we sincerely seek to do our part in keeping those relationships right.

Have a great day ENJOYING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DOING RIGHT!
Carl

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