1 Corinthians 13 : 1 (KJV) -
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not
charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal."
Ever heard the sound of
resounding brass?? 'tis particularly annoying! ...especially when it is played
on its own, loud and with 'no reason'. It makes such irritating noise that
you'd be drawn to walk up to and slap the head of the orchestrator of such
discomfort. Well, that is the sound of any one person who claims to do a lot of
good but has no charity at heart. That verse up there is a great attest to
this. In fact, better put, it is an awesome punchline!
Ever wondered why many are
suffering and in pain, yet many walk on by, regardless? Ever also wondered why
some so-called 'elite' live lavish lives while those under their rule cry for
help?? Has it ever occurred to you in wondering why many would rather horde
than share their resources... even a tiny percentage??? Oh oh! ...and, have you
ever wondered why those who supposedly are supposed to be NATURALLY kind to
others... be their light in a world of darkness and all... are quite the
opposite???? Here's another two verses, God inspired, that hit the nail right
in the center of its big ol' head:
1 Corinthians 13 : 2 - 3 (KJV) - "2. And though I have
the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and
though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not
charity, I am nothing. 3. And though
I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned,
and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing."
Personally, I'd put an
exclamation mark at the end of each of those declarative verses for dramatic
effect. They simply make clear the murky waters. The fourth verse, in
particular, answers my first and second question... "Charity suffereth
long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not
puffed up...". In lacking charity, many instead are filled up with pride,
hatred, anger, selfishness, unforgiveness, an unteachable spirit, and a lack of
compassion. It is then easy to understand why certain people behave in such
unspeakable ways.
The point is, there is no depth
of earth in anything a person does if it lacks charity. Why? ...because,
"...love covereth a multitude of sins" (Pro 10:12 (KJV), it brings
purity and humility to each deed, draws meaning out of each deed, and honor is
then giving to He who deserves it all - God! The mark of any who follows Christ
is humility and service that brings honor to God and not the one. This can
easily be achieved by imitating the life that Jesus lived when He was here on
earth. I have come to the realisation though that this is not so easily
achieved. I have always wondered how Christ pulled it off when He was down here
on earth. The devil attacks and batters in such variety of ways that we begin
to think that some things are our fault or are normal or are meant to be. We
resign to acceptance of such occurrences, unfortunately. This should not be so.
It is never ever normal to have a temper, let alone, a bad one. It is to be
such that people go jumping and leaping with overflowing joy from the presence
of God in and around you. God is love, and where there is a lack in love, God's
presence cannot be found.
Everywhere Jesus went the people
who encountered Him, or even remotely did, had a huge turn around in their
lives. They went from carrying grey clouds around everywhere to shinning like
afternoon suns! If your doings does not change or affect lives in this manner,
i think it's a waste of time seeing as it brings glory not to God but to you.
Look... if ever you've loved a
person like one who lacks sanity, you'd realise you can do the impossible just
to put a smile on their face. That, in my opinion is the highest form/display
of ćhåŕïťý. Why? It is boundless!! It is selfless... it is pure... it is of
God. Jesus is the only perfect example for this. Despite the evil man did (and
still currently does) toward Him, He came down from glory to live among men in
order to be an example to man and then died to save man. He continues daily
before the throne of God interceeding for man by showing His scars. He gave up
all for you and me. If you cannot give up even a single coin to someone who
needs help, or help a stranger or a friend even with resources the one lacks...
you can do all you think is right but it will all be for naught! 1 Corinthians
13 : 3 (KJV) - "And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and
though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me
nothing."
~ yoyo
~ inspiredwordz
~ March 10, 2015 ; 9:29am
