Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The Subtle Slide into Darkness
Blessed is the one who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the way of sinners,
Nor sit in the company of scoffers.
Our first steps into darkness are so often imperceptible; the first encounters are brief and even tangential to our lives; later we find ourselves standing around the office water cooler or coffee pot; and finally we become a member of the group who gossip, criticize and deceive.
Rather, the faithful delight is in the law of the Lord, and on that law they meditate day and night.
When we remain in God and filter all of our actions and words through the Law of Love incarnated in Jesus, we see the subtle slide from its beginning.
God says: I know how much you like to be a part of the crowd; I too, like to be in the company of others. I also know how gentle is the beginning slope of the slide into darkness . . . and how steep is this same slope once the light begins to wane. Abide with me, re-read the words spoken by Jesus, allow the Spirit to dwell in you . . . and you will see where these secret slides are hidden.
It is possible to find friends who enact God’s compassion, who critique with kindness and who speak truth gently. Enter the word friend in the blog search bar and reflect on what our relationships say about our image of God.
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