Thoughts From a Random Mind

            Over the last few years I have encountered more and more people with the apparent mindset that it is easier to get forgiveness then to get permission. They do whatever, knowing it is not morally or ethically acceptable and when they are found out they simply say they are ‘sorry’. Those who do such things out of total ignorance will tend to not only say they are ‘sorry’ and that ‘it won’t happen again’. Those trying to get away with doing what they want will not state such intentions. It’s a curious thing. The discerning mind picks up on this fairly quickly. I can’t believe it would be pleasing to the Lord because in matters of the heart and its motivation their intention is hazy at best. With Christ as our example, I cannot imagine any scenario where Jesus would act in such a way. You can be sure Jesus Christ would have never used diversionary tactics to get what he wanted. Ethics and morals are two columns of integrity that must be honored and exercised to establish a general trustworthiness among the brethren and those outside the faith. Once you are not trusted you have lost ground to the enemy that will be very difficult to regain. Keep your motives pure and your actions unmistakable so your faith is never questioned. While some will scrutinize, looking for any reason to discredit you, at least you have not given them a reason gift wrapped and on a silver platter.Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing! rlkeller