I’m sharing this article titled “The Myth of ‘Black Community‘” from Darrell Harrison’s blog – Just Thinking…For Myself.
Category: Cultural and Current Events
Essays about applying the Word of God to our modern world and current events.
Hypocritical Inconsistency
Some folks: We need to allow women the option to terminate their pregnancies if it will negatively affect them economically. What kind of life could that child have in a poor family?
Same folks now: Reopen the country??! What?!?! Are you valuing the economy over human life???!! Sure, some will suffer, but you don’t want people to die, do you???!
Same folks previously: The Earth is overpopulated and contributing to a lower standard of living.
And Me: I was guilty of this type of thinking for years. Honestly not sure how my loved ones put up with me for so long! Thanks be to God for His salvation in Christ the Lord. Also, if this post angers you, I totally understand. I would have felt the same way years ago. My intention is not to stir up anger, but to shed light on hypocritical, inconsistent thinking. We sharpen one another! I wish someone had lovingly taken me aside and spoke to me about my own illogical reasoning in the past.
Rather than argue about inconsistent, faulty standards and models, trust the Perfect Standard and wisdom of the Lord Jesus in His Word.
Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 5-8 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. (ESV)
Irregularities
I began this blog not long after becoming a Christian. As a new Christian, some of the earliest posts display my immaturity. (Maybe some recent ones, too!) A while back I deleted some of those posts as I was cringing upon rereading them. I started to do the same with my social media postings.
Now, however, I’ve decided to leave things as they are. I am in a process of sanctification and it’s been good to read some immature posts to remind myself of how far the Lord has brought has me and how He is being faithful to change me (Phil 1:6).
So, if you read any of the older posts or find me on social media and have issue with anything you read, please keep my ongoing sanctification in mind. If ANY posts contain what you think is a doctrinal error, please contact me! Doctrines such as the divinity of Jesus Christ and His being the only Savior are not up for debate, but as a Christian I’m called to maintain a teachable spirit, so I’m open for correction, dear saints.
My postings have been irregular too, and I am hoping to change that pattern and post at least once a week.
Blessings to you,
Patricia Grace