Neither Nor

Why do those who perform acts look to Christians for condoning or condemnation?  If they understood the commitment to which we find ourselves allied, they would understand that we can provide neither.  We are not the world’s judge nor do we have the right, power or freedom to condone sin and wickedness.  To those who would have me encourage their salacious behavior I tell you that the Lord has directed me to love you but revile your sin.  And for them who would ask of me condemnation for their acts I tell you there is only one Judge, one Law, one King, one Righteous Maker who presides over all.  He is so clear on this edict that He will not even let me judge myself, never mind project that condemnation upon others.

Why is it so hard for people to make the mutually exclusive analysis where my love for you is separate from my abhorrence of your sin?  I can love you and hate what you do.  They are separate thoughts on my part.  This desire to lump them together is merely used to condemn me while somehow providing mild catharsis for your wounded constitution.  Remember receiving condemnation from me is neither something I am capable of providing nor can I tolerate, condone, permit or honor your wicked behavior.  These are two things you must receive from someone else.  As Christians our opinion is clearly written within the covers of the inerrant, infallible, Holy Spirit inspired Word of God known as the Bible.  I recommend you read it and you will find, love, acceptance, fairness, righteousness, peace, wisdom and eternal salvation from the condemnation of your own heart.  I want to help, aid, support and encourage people not condemn them, but that is exclusive from my responsibility to avoid and where necessary point out self-destructive action.

I give to you warning and encouragement both born of love, my love for my Creator and my love for you.  Do what God commands because He commands it and has the right to do so.  Do not look to me for condemnation nor provision for your sin, because I can provide neither.  Come to the Lord Jesus before the time to do so has passed.  Please don’t condemn my fellow Christian’s because they cannot give you what you seek.  Praise God in Jesus’ Name.

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