Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Ah, sweet mystery of life....

"...at last I've found you!" There are several words for love in
Greek. Usually we think of Eros ("romantic", typically) and Agape
(self-sacrificial)- "no greater love hath....". Now, I simply want
to declare that love is ETERNAL! (evil is temporary). The revelation
of God is love and goodness. Yes, I know you believe that- but
many Christians are 1. overwhelmed by sorrow or affliction to the
point that, while they would deny it, they're not so sure of God's
personal concern. They may not even be conscious of this "doubt".
They could never admit it to themselves- let alone to others! Who
wants to look unspiritual? And who wants to trouble the faith of
another? Some people are temperamentally predisposed to optimism,
and for most it's easy to believe in a loving God when everything's
going right. That's what Job is about. Or 2. They have been fed a
dangerous doctrine of "sovereignty", which tends to, at least,
tempt them to think of God as "arbitrary". They have gotten the
idea that EVERYTHING that happens is God's "will"; and don't ask
questions! Furthermore, if your idea of "wrath" seems to conflict
with your understanding of love- you need a different perspective
on "wrath"! Sounding pious or religious doesn't make an idea true.
That's why it's so important to discover(!) that love is ETERNAL!
This means love never changes- CAN NEVER! God- who is love- CAN
NEVER be other than loving and kind! NEVER EVER!! Don't be tempted
to think differently. It is this knowledge, this confidence, that
can sustain you through the satanic traps of a fallen world

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