When I Seek the Honor That Comes From Men

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 O Lord, receive my spirit when Your time comes!  i won't need to face the challenge of being a martyr; but if it comes to that make me stronger, willing, and able. i know You don't evaluate people the way that the world does Those who are greatest in His kingdom are the greatest servants.  i run the risk of destroying my faith when i seek the honor that comes from men. If i am to be Christlike then i can't give people what they deserve.

I've been singled out because i'm single.  Forgive them, Lord.  i need to abstain from all appearance of evil.  i not only need to be right, but i also need to appear right as much as possible.  i should be at peace with all people whether or not they are at peace with me.  That's their decision and i am not the one to judge them.  i lay that issue at the foot of the cross.  If i leave vengeance to the Lord, He will deal with those who hurt me.  In His time.  In His way.

There is a God who promises that vengeance is His and He will repay, so taking matters into my own hands shows a lack of faith in God and His integrity.  i should never obey any person when it means disobeying God.

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; For so you will heap coals of fire on his head.  And the Lord will reward you  [Proverbs 25: 21-22]

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