FEAR OF LOST STATUS

Some saw Jesus as a threat to

Their own status. They wanted to see

Him killed. Their rage blinded them

With their thinking. Jesus, being humble,

Always had wanted to elevate them.

As far as we are concerned, we see how

Many times our resentment, jealousy,

Or anger has tempted us to do

Something that we knew was wrong.

We have done this out of a desire for

Revenge or as a way to blow off steam.

In our own church we can find ourselves

Speaking against people whose experience of

God or faith doesn’t conform to our own.

We should not let our emotions carry us

To do something we will regret. When in

Certain uncomfortable situations we

Should really think before we open our

Mouths and say something we will later

Regret. We must pray to the Holy Spirit

And ask that our heart be softened and

That we learn how to forgive. Then we

Will feel free.

Stanski

September 21, 2023 ^