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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
The Opposite of Justice
Justice and mercy are not opposites. Favoritism is the opposite of justice. Favoritism pretends there was no harm. And that’s wrong. James 2:9 (AMP) But if you show partiality [prejudice, favoritism], you are committing sin and are convicted … Continue reading
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Impartial Justice
Leviticus 19:15 (ESV) You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. I’ve got my call for jury duty. I may … Continue reading
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Love Justice
I got a card in the mail — it’s my turn for jury duty. This set me thinking . . . about justice. Isaiah 61:8 (ESV) For I the Lord love justice. Our holy God loves justice. Our all-knowing, … Continue reading
I Will Be Wrong
Romans 7:19 (NLT) I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. I’m with the Apostle Paul on this one. This side of heaven, … Continue reading
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I Am Wrong
When my boys were young, I’d tell them, “I’m right 100% of the time, and that’s a conservative estimate.” I was wrong. Nobody’s right 100% of the time. Romans 12:3 (AMPC) . . . I warn everyone among … Continue reading
I Was Wrong
I was wrong. I lied I schemed to get my own way I carried a grudge I am forgiven. 1 John 1:8-9 (ESV) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not … Continue reading
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Right . . . and Wrong
I can be right for the wrong reasons. 1 Corinthians 16:14 Let all that you do be done in love. What’s my motivation? to win the argument to look good to get my way Back to the Apostle Paul: … Continue reading
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Tagged ! Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 16:14, right and wrong
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Peace and Quiet
Just imagine – all the clatter and clamor of our world ceases. Habakkuk 2:20 (ESV) The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. Awesome!
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Make Peace
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers. For years, this was the screensaver on my work computer. The computer screen faced me, not the folks on the other side of my desk. I was the one needing the reminder: to listen … Continue reading
Live at Peace
Romans 12:18 (AMP) If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. “Live at peace.” Don’t pick a fight. Don’t take the bait. Watch your words. Now would be a good time. … Continue reading