WHY SHOULD WE CARE? POST #6 of a series

 

Proverbs 14:12 (KJV) There is a way which seemeth right unto a man,

but the end thereof are the ways of death.

 

CHRISTLIKENESS    James 2:15(KJV) If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,     James 2:16(KJV) And one of you say unto them, depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?     John 6:51(KJV) I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.     Proverbs 22:9(KJV) He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.    Galatians 6:1(KJV) Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.     Galatians 6:2(KJV) Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.    Galatians 6:10(KJV) As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.  Romans 13:10(KJV) Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.  We have become a society of animals, all in the name of love. The truth is the driving force in our lives, is lust. The fulfillment of fleshly appetites. I am not a preacher, but I do believe in the owner’s manual for human life, provided by our Creator. I also know from more than 65 years of inter-personal relationships in the manufacturing arena that we must get along with many people we do not like. That takes Godly Love, not human lust. It is lust that draws our attention to the attractive, the talented, the flirtatious, and the frivolous. It takes the love of God to accept humanity at the level of their choice. To have a satisfaction of having done something of value though, it takes more than we can muster on our own initiative, by reason of our own resolve. It takes compassion, that is inherent in a total submission to the teachings of the Master Teacher, the Christ. We, humans are created beings, created in the spiritual likeness of God, created for a purpose in this physical world, and instructed to care for all of creation (given dominion over every living thing). Above all else, we were charged with the responsibility of caring for one another, all of our human peers. They are not just people, and they are not intended to live separated or isolated, or avoided. We were designed to be social, and to care for one another. Like it or not, "Everyone is entitled to their personal opinion, but there is no such thing as personal fact". If we want to be healthy, and live good lives, attaining a ripe old age, and enjoying the essentials while being with family and friends, we must read the book.  Then listen to those that have read the book and can testify to its validity with regard to daily life; And, Love (Serve) thy neighbor as thyself.