Redirect

Part of what I do is work with kids. I've been involved in a wonderful program called AWANA for 18 years. It incorporates games, Bible memorization and a Gospel message. It is a wonderful tool to bring kids in from the neighborhood who need to hear about the love of God.

Ok, honestly, sometimes these kids get the better of me. Yes, I know they're kids, I know many have no structure or continuity in their lives, but sometimes evil exists in young people.

Tonight, for instance, our secretary ran a couple of teenagers out of her office. That just shouldn't be. They were up to no good, probably looking for money or something valuable to hock. About 10 years ago my office at a church was broken into. They stole my guitar, they tried to make 1-900 calls from my phone, and they used my favorite coffee cup for an ash tray.

If I could have caught them I would have stomped a mudhole in their chest. There must be a special place in hell for people who would steal from a church, or hurt a child, or any of a number of despicable activities.

But there's not. The truth is, sin is sin. God hates all of it. But he loves sinners.

God only knows two kinds of people; those that are His and those that are not. What separates them is sin, any sin. So is one really any worse than another? On earth..sure, to each other...sure. But ultimately if we commit any sin we are sinners and sinners cannot occupy heaven. That's why the blood of Christ is so important. It washes away sin.

God forgive me for judging others, even when they get on my last nerve. I know I must get on Yours. Give me the strength to patiently, lovingly, and graciously direct them to Your Son.

Whew, I feel better.