I don’t like writing a “how to” post because it comes like I know the exact answer to that question. Given that the answer that seemed to be the best gets updated due to behavioral change or someone else’ opinion.
So this is not a "how to" post, but it's pretty much the only truth that opinions and behaviour doesn't change.
First of, not all sound doctrine are the truth, and just because someone had a microphone and an audience doesn't make what they say true. Also, do not carve your lifestyle principles out of other peoples experience. Recently, I asked why it seemed like “being single” is the new cool? Even people who are in a relationship would still fancy the “single” title. Now this spills on to other life principles. I guess this is the best time to chip in that testing all spirits, does not involve judging based on your own understanding, this is why the spirit of discernment who knows all truth, and was given to you needs to be used.
This finally brings me to the burden I need to address today. I recently came across one of Solomon Buchi’s tweet where he talked about the previous lifestyle our parents lived, communalism, where everyone was practically in each others business. A child in that community was EVERYONE's child. There was no I but WE. I grew up to enjoy a watered down version of it, and it was beautiful. Christmas cooking wasn’t for family alone. I still remember carrying food across the street and bringing some back home. I would go rounds before officially going with a couple of other kids to gather crisp Naira notes and some chin-chin. That was one of the many cool things I found really cool. Did you experience this?
The above is why this self love era we all are trying to adapt to isn't cool. I don’t get why you have to selfishly shine light on ONLY yourself. Why? I'm not one to say "put Christianity aside" but even without this, how are you finding it?
OK, let's bring the bible back, 1John 2:7- 11 talked about loving a fellow believer, Luke 6:27-36 talked about your enemies, so it's obvious you were not given an exception. During JESUS’ time on earth, He dined with the ones they deemed unfit (thieves, cheats, and the rest you can add). I believe He did this because He needed to shine the love He bore to them too. So we are inexcusable.
That love that you are reserving for yourself alone, share it.
Consider other people as equals
Put their needs into consideration
Pray for them
Throw that “na them know” into the lagoon
Karma shouldn't become your hope
2Timothy in the bible was a very peculiar read for me. I told you already that Apostle Paul is my favourite bible character right?
From verse 9, 14 through to 16, see what he said about DEMAS and ALEXANDER (no offense to friends bearing this name now, LOL.) these guys did things that were painful, so painful that Paul had to include it in his letter to Timothy! Still, read through for his reaction.
I've felt used, unappreciated, cursed, betrayed, and all the bad things that happens when you try to put other peoples needs before yours. Recently, I had to mention a name in my prayer after a long while I was brooding on my anger. I'm not proud of this, but it had to be said.
Again, we are not self sufficient enough for love, because it is not in our makeup. This is why you need the spirit of God that improves us. Life is short and there are already enough trouble for one day, I don’t think you would want to burden yourself with selfishness and hatred.
I come in peace.
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