Just another day; filled with fun at the water's edge. But, wait- there is danger afoot!!! It can creep up on you unexpectedly!!! How easy it is to fixate on unimportant things and ignore problems right in front of you!!! There is danger out there and it must be handled carefully (which is why someone put the word on the box in the first place). However, the box won't hurt them- something else just might. When we think of "danger", most of the time we worry about things happening to us "out of the blue"- like the new party to the game above. But, what about our brethren? How do we treat our fellow Christians? Listen to the words of Jesus...
Matthew, Chapter 5
21 “You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder shall be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.
23 “If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Be careful to treat your brother (for whom Christ died) with respect. If you don't- the last part of verse 22 could become a major problem for you. Right here and now, it could hinder your worship (vs. 23f.), so make peace- and do it now. Have fun, enjoy life- it is far too short!!! But-- think about what you do, BEFORE YOU DO IT. Problems may sneak up on you if you don't!!!
PS. I have never heard anyone use the word "Raca" outside of a Bible reference, but be careful anyway!!!
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