Taste it before you dish it out.

So many people like to dish it out, then they worry about you dishing it back. They think that you think like they do. It confuses them when you don't. 

It's said the one that accuses is guilty of the crime. Most of the time, that's a pretty accurate statement. People that think down and dirty, think everyone else is as down and dirty as they are. 

Most of the time and for most folks - they are above it. I taught my kids to take the high road, rise above the situation and not stoop to be as low as the one throwing the dirt. 

Sometimes you meet someone that is constantly dishing out the crap. Most times you can walk away and ignore them. That often makes them dish it out even more. They are so determined to get under your skin. Jealousy and Envy is usually the driving force in them. Other times, you are stuck with the person in your life, something you can't just walk away from. 

On the rare occasion - you have to give them a taste of their own medicine, hoping they can finally figure it out. Be prepared, more often than not, they can't get the understanding. They continue to dish out the crap. 

It's rewarding when the one time, you feed it back to them and you can tell they didn't like the taste of shit in their mouth. Whether or not, it stops the problem, is another question. But it does feel good to finally stand up for yourself and put a stop to being fed the crap. 

How people respond to the returned treatment is interesting. A few will figure it out and apologize. A few others will end the relationship and walk away, sparing you the foul treatment for good. And yet another few, will accuse you of mistreating them, blame you and try to make you look bad. When in fact it's been their own actions all along that were crap. 

Remember to 'taste it, before you dish it out'. If you don't like the taste of it, chances are - no one else will either. And beware, there are some folks that just might feed it back to you. 

. Blessed by God

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Only One Way

 I've lost count on how many 'different' churches there are, and how many different ways a 'Christian' can get to Heaven. 

 It amazes me how so many 'religions' are formed based on 'one man's' interpretation of the scripture. More amazing is how many followers 'he has' behind him. 

 The scripture clearly tells us, there is only ONE GOD, Only ONE way, through JESUS CHRIST. Jesus didn't change the direction of His preaching as He entered each city. He preached and taught the same Word of God everywhere He went. 

We are told many times in the Bible that the path to Heaven is narrow, whereas the path to Hell is wide. Many scriptures refer to ONE GOD, ONE CHRIST, ONE HOLY GHOST {or HOLY SPIRIT, as some say}. ONE WAY only. 

Ephesians 4: 3-6 ~ endeavoring to keep the UNITY of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 

Luke 13:24 ~  Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able. 

Matthew 24:4 & 5 ~ Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ, and shall deceive many.

And yet, we have hundreds of 'different' churches, preaching and teaching different things. Each one a great many followers?

 Many are wealthy and hold great power in their communities, charge people for classes to learn the Word of God, before accepting them in their flocks. I personally don't believe Jesus ever charged an admission fee, to hear Him speak, or to learn His teachings. 

Yes, He established tithes, for the churches to maintain their buildings and support their preachers, feed the Holy persons that do the teaching and preaching. He didn't establish it for them to become wealthy beyond the needs. 

My Bible talks about the disciples taking nothing but basics with them, as they journeyed into the cities to speak the Word of God and the works of Jesus. He never told them to 'charge' people to attend. 

The rich man was told to sell all he had and give it to the poor and needy. Warning us that the wealth of this world would not buy one's way into heaven. 

We must ask ourselves ~ Are you sure you are on the right path? in the right 'church'? 

Shouldn't they all be teaching the same thing? The one true way to salvation? Heaven? 

How do we know? How do we find? 

We pray, ask God, be true of heart that you are seeking God's way. God will lead you to where you should be. God will show you the one true Word of God. We were given the Holy Ghost for a reason. To be here and to guide us in the right directions. Faith believing and trust in the Spirit. 

I'm sure many churches mean well, and believe they are on the right path. 

You can find God in any church if you are truly seeking God. God will tell you if you are in the right place and sometimes, the wrong church is the right place to start. 

If you are just going to 'feel better' or if you think you are buying your way into heaven, you are far from the door opening to paradise. 

Search your own heart, Pray. If you are truly seeking to find God, He will be there and walk with you. 

And please don't get judgy. 

Don't try to tell others 'They are doing it wrong'. 

Worry about your own salvation, be the light. If you have the Spirit of the Lord in you, people will see it, they will feel it and they will follow it or reject it. 

Just worry about being the light and shining your brightest for God, He will do the rest. 

Blessed by God

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