We want all these. We search and search and search. Through the relationships we have, through the friendships, and through the sinful acts & deeds we do. We look through the darkest corners of our lives, something that gives us pleasure for our own sake. Not for God.I've seen some of friends fall away. I've seen some of the people I dislike, become one of my good friends.
People hate getting caught. They hate to admit they are sinning. They hate to say, "I'm wrong". We're too scared to tell them that they are doing something sinful. Too scared to tell them because you feel like you're going to lose them through the process.
But if you don't, they'll just fall. and fall. and fall away from God.
"Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted."
~Galations 6:1
We search for joy in the world. Even though we know you can't find it here. We know we can't find love in this world. Because this world is too full of sin. It gives me grief and burden to see my beloved friends just seeking for that joy. Knowing that they helped me grow spiritually. Knowing one of the people I used to look up too, fall.
Will they accept my humble and gentle acts and bring them back to God?
What if they ignore you, and you lose your friendship to them, one of your very best friends?
I guess it's time to mature and grow spiritually and grow. Grow into the roots, the very soils of His Word. Even if I lose them, I'll still pray for and love them no matter what.
If you see someone fall away, don't let it slide. I've done that a billion times in my life. And I regret it. Bring them back to God. Pray. Pray for them.
Influence. Don't be Influenced.
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