As I recall, this picture was taken in chapel at Northeast School of
Biblical Studies about May, 1977. I was still under thirty years of
age and somewhat naive. If I only knew then, what I know today, I
wonder what I would have done differently? One thing is for sure, I
would have been more open, more approachable, and a little less sure of
myself. But, one thing I did right; I always tried to do the "right
thing". My example for this concept is found in Paul's letter to
Philemon...
Philemon
10 I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus, 11 who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me. 12 I am sending him back. Therefore receive him, that is, my own heart, 13 whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News. 14 But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will. 15 For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever, 16 no
longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially
to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
Actually, doing the right thing is a practical application of a
Biblical standard; in the case above, Paul is doing that which brotherly
love would dictate he do. Very good act to follow!!! When do you
apply this concept... well, every day, of course. The thing is... not
to just preach it, but to practice it. Eventually, you will get it
right. As for me- I am still learning!!!
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