Dear People of God, recently, it came to me that the reason many of us feel challenged by our Christianity, is because of double standards.

But our Christianity becomes easier if we can press on to develop Christlikeness in worship, character and service.  

Hence Jesus Christ says:

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” (Matthew 11:29 KJV)

When Jesus says we should take his yoke,  He is saying ‘be joined to me’.

 A yoke is a contraption that fit around the neck of two animals to enable them function in unity. 

An individual yoked with Christ cannot be brutal and wicked.  

Although the Christian is a Spiritual Warrior, we are to be gentlemanly –  be meek and humble. 

Haughtiness and hard heartedness is not becoming of a Christian.

Recently I was called in to moderate in a dispute between two Believers.

One was hurting because of an injustice done to him by the other. It was horrible to see a Christian behave in such a vile manner as we witnessed.

What hurt the most was that the offender was not remorseful at all. 

He claimed it was a private business arrangement that concerned no one, and he used ‘survival mode’.

So many of us out of selfish interests make decisions that are appalling even  to God.

Which reminds me of this scripture that says 

“the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith… Malachi 2:14

When you treat a brethren wickedly, you have broken the covenant of brotherhood. You broke faith!

No matter where you are or what you are doing against another individual; remember that God witnesses it.

As our picture post states; 

“A FALSE balance and unrighteous dealings are extremely offensive and shamefully sinful to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. [Lev. 19:35, 36; Prov. 16:11.] (Proverbs 11:1 AMPC)

That unrighteous dealings,  whether between siblings, spouses, lovers or business partners,  is abominable before God. 

It also open you up for demonic attacks. 

And just in case you may have forgotten, the Bible says;

“Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside.) [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] For whatever a man sows, that and that only is what he will reap.”

(Galatians 6:7 AMPC)

In conclusion, instead of dealing unrighteously in order to satisfy the needs of the moment, remember that God already put checks and balances in place to checkmate your excesses.  It won’t end well at all, unless you repent.

However,  if you learn from Christ, join yourself to Him and produce His characteristics, you shall find rest for your Soul (Matthew 11:29)

Prayer:

Thank you Father for the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that has appeared to many. 

Help me to live an exemplary life, both in private and public, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ ♥️. 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior, April 22, 2023