Are You Really Any Better?

Hi! It has been an awesome week! It has been full of friends, family, my sweet husband, and our AWESOME God! Today I tweeted something that really got me thinking... like I haven't stopped thinking about it and I am constantly reminded of it when I get on social media, Facebook is the worst!

It said: "Are you really any better than the person if you are talking about them?" I mean are we really any better than that awful person who in your eyes is just the worst if we are talking down about them?? Remember all sin is the same except for blasphemes against the Holy Spirit.

Lets get into some scripture.
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people. For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved by various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, detesting one another. But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us- not by world of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy- through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:1-5 

Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immortality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outburst of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I tell you about these things in advance- as i told you before- that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self control. 

 I love these scriptures! In the book of Titus Paul tells us to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people! Social Media always brings out the true colors of people, I have seen so many people bashing others. It doesn't matter how awful of a person they might be there is still no reason to call them names or point out their sins all while proclaiming the name of Jesus. Don't forget we are all sinners. I don't recall Jesus ever badmouthing people to His friends, I do however recall Him loving the sinners and hypocrites, he loved the worst, the least of these! So if you call yourself a christian, are you really any better than that person you are talking bad about? Its not just those in the political field, or in jail, its everyone!  I know I catch myself doing this all the time. "Oh well she did this, that is awful," knowing I am a sinner just as everyone else is. Its time to stop putting down others and lift them up! Instead of talking about how awful they are, pray for them and show them Christ in you!!

I also love where Paul says avoid fighting, when we argue with one another are we showing them Christ? Or is it the devil setting us up? There is always going to be someone who disagrees with you, that is life. If it is against Gods will pray for them! Instead of calling them out in public go to them privately and try helping with a loving attitude. Arguing isn't going to change someones mind!

Don't forget it isn't too late for someone to accept Jesus into their lives. Like I stated earlier the only unforgivable sin is blaspheme against the Holy Spirit. These people we may talk about have feelings, even the president has feelings. Prayer is powerful if we devote ourselves to it!

I've said "you" a bunch so don't get me wrong, I am talking to myself also! Next time the person in the government does something you don't like, pray for them. Next time that girl or boy doesn't something bad, pray for them. Pray, Pray, Pray. Ask yourself, are you really any better? Don't misunderstand me, the things that I don't stand for I try and do something about it, there is a way to go about handling situations, the way God would, or the way the devil would. Don't let the devil win!  It is time to make a change right now! If God has been talking to you while reading this then don't ignore Him! That hurts Him so much when we let our fleshly desires come before God all because we don't want to change. Change is good, with change comes growth! Change right now! Say a prayer and make a vow to start changing the way you talk about others and handle situations. God wants to help you so allow Him!


you are loved, you are forgiven, you are changed

His daughter,
      Starla Conroy

All this rain has me wishing I was back on this island where the sun always shines!