Practicing virtue leads to knowledge. Knowledge enables us to live a life of self-control. We are no longer blown about by the winds of deception. Self-control allows us to be reliable, solid citizens of the kingdom. Our steadfast adherence to the Lord’s will gives us more of His nature which makes us more understanding, kind, and sympathetic to those around us. Affection develops into that self-sacrificing agape love that was shown in fullness by the Son.
Each rung on the ladder lets us reach the next one, and we will never reach the top standing on the bottom step. Hear the voice of the Lord calling, “Come up higher.”
I don’t know how far up I will get. Maybe I have a touch of acrophobia. But what else do I have to do in this life?
This blog is looking for wisdom, to have and to share. It is also looking for other rare character traits like good humor, courage, and honor. It is not an easy road, because all of us fall short. But God is love, forgiveness and grace. Those who believe in Him and repent of their sins have the promise of His Holy Spirit to guide us and show us the Way.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Acrophobia
Mushroom writes,
Labels:
deception,
self control,
virtues
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