I laughed at myself when I wrote, “And no one but God should be judging anyone” - because that in itself is a judgement! So let me clarify - no one but God should be judging what is in a person’s heart. Only that person and God can know.
An example is Fauci. A civilization must have laws and rules of conduct, or else there is no civilization. So to the extent that Fauci committed harm, he must answer to society and the courts so that these harms to innocents never happen again. But only Fauci and God know what was in Fauci’s heart. Did he truly think he was doing good, or was he immersed in his hubris to the point of propagating evil? He must answer to the courts for the laws he broke, and to God for whatever was in his heart. By understanding this, we can avoid becoming toxic with hate. We pray for God’s mercy upon his soul, and trust that God has His overarching Plan.
One of the many things I like and respect about you, Peter, is your understanding regarding this. In your writings about wrongs to society, you are steadfast in your quest for the justice of law. But you are not filled with thoughts of hatred and revenge, because you know that the judgement of a soul is the domain of God. I do so adore your wisdom.
One of the reasons I gush at you so frequently is because I think many of your readers are thinking highly of you, but they’re not always voicing it. So let it be me.
Other readers are intimidated by your brilliance, and feel inadequate to comment at all. Some, in their own insecurities, may even be a bit resentful of the high standards you set. But don’t ever change, Peter. Your high standards are a blessing to society.
When it comes to people's comments, I have very few standards. I want people to be respectful, civil, and courteous, but beyond that people should say what they have to say. Disagreement is not only okay, it's desired. I want to know what everyone thinks.
Yes, our task is to learn ‘acceptance’ of God’s plan, which we cannot know. This can be very difficult. Bad things happen to everyone, but in accepting God’s will we obtain peace and harmony with God. And no one but God should be judging anyone.
The math of Chaos theory shows that there is orderliness in seeming chaos, with patterns within patterns. God knows what He is doing. Trust the Lord with all of your heart.
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” - Romans 8:28
Love implies acceptance. Job loved, trusted, and accepted God and His plan, and was ultimately rewarded with joy in his life once again.
(Peter, is that your voice on the voiceover? If so, I’m pleased to experience another aspect of you - but I’m not hearing any hint of a Texas drawl, so ?)
I laughed at myself when I wrote, “And no one but God should be judging anyone” - because that in itself is a judgement! So let me clarify - no one but God should be judging what is in a person’s heart. Only that person and God can know.
An example is Fauci. A civilization must have laws and rules of conduct, or else there is no civilization. So to the extent that Fauci committed harm, he must answer to society and the courts so that these harms to innocents never happen again. But only Fauci and God know what was in Fauci’s heart. Did he truly think he was doing good, or was he immersed in his hubris to the point of propagating evil? He must answer to the courts for the laws he broke, and to God for whatever was in his heart. By understanding this, we can avoid becoming toxic with hate. We pray for God’s mercy upon his soul, and trust that God has His overarching Plan.
One of the many things I like and respect about you, Peter, is your understanding regarding this. In your writings about wrongs to society, you are steadfast in your quest for the justice of law. But you are not filled with thoughts of hatred and revenge, because you know that the judgement of a soul is the domain of God. I do so adore your wisdom.
High praise indeed! Thanks for the kind words.
One of the reasons I gush at you so frequently is because I think many of your readers are thinking highly of you, but they’re not always voicing it. So let it be me.
Other readers are intimidated by your brilliance, and feel inadequate to comment at all. Some, in their own insecurities, may even be a bit resentful of the high standards you set. But don’t ever change, Peter. Your high standards are a blessing to society.
There, that’s my gushing for today.
When it comes to people's comments, I have very few standards. I want people to be respectful, civil, and courteous, but beyond that people should say what they have to say. Disagreement is not only okay, it's desired. I want to know what everyone thinks.
Yes, our task is to learn ‘acceptance’ of God’s plan, which we cannot know. This can be very difficult. Bad things happen to everyone, but in accepting God’s will we obtain peace and harmony with God. And no one but God should be judging anyone.
The math of Chaos theory shows that there is orderliness in seeming chaos, with patterns within patterns. God knows what He is doing. Trust the Lord with all of your heart.
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” - Romans 8:28
Love implies acceptance. Job loved, trusted, and accepted God and His plan, and was ultimately rewarded with joy in his life once again.
(Peter, is that your voice on the voiceover? If so, I’m pleased to experience another aspect of you - but I’m not hearing any hint of a Texas drawl, so ?)
Yes it is my voice on the voiceover. I've been doing enough public speaking over the years that I generally don't have a drawl or twang when I speak.