Missing the Mark

Originally, the definition of “sin” was simply missing the mark and was an archery term.  The solution was to recharge, aim and fire again rather than waller in regret and ruminate with “what ifs”.  That makes such sense to me and so much simpler.  Matthew 15:1 states “Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.”

That is to say, I think, if it does not come from God, it cannot be real so they only thing that is destroyed is erroneous thinking.  Good can never be destroyed.  As Christmas is upon us, my focus will be on the real reason we celebrate.  It is the birth of the Christ, Truth that is in my heart and I will draw nearer to God as my days fill up with “busyness”.

Cleanliness

As I study Jesus and the attack from the Pharisees when in Matthew 15:1, 2, it reads “Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread?”, Jesus always looked at the spiritual meaning.  He knew that uncleanness isn’t physical, but mental.  It’s always our thoughts that should be addressed first and of course, the physical will follow.  Awareness of whether our thought is from God or the carnal mind should be the question.

Jesus had no concern for rituals, but was more interested in the heart!  My question should always be “Am I doing this for the glory of God or me?”  That truthful answer will always set me on the right path.  Today, I will be conscious of  my thoughts and immediately recognize whether or not they are clean and loving.