The fact that people want what is forbidden speaks to the self-centered condition of our hearts. The wings of love can help us soar above the gravity of such selfishness, but it seems we will never escape its pull on us in this life. It is not a sin to seek what is best for yourself, but being selfish isn't the way to go about it. ~ “Create in me a pure heart O God.” Psalm 51 Conversations Within” ts 11/24/2015
Just me trying to be honest with God.
“We are ever striving after what is forbidden, and coveting what is denied us.” Ovid
The fact that people want what is forbidden speaks to the self-centered condition of our hearts. The wings of love can help us soar above the gravity of such selfishness, but it seems we will never escape its pull on us in this life. It is not a sin to seek what is best for yourself, but being selfish isn't the way to go about it. ~ “Create in me a pure heart O God.” Psalm 51 Conversations Within” ts 11/24/2015
“A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.” George Herbert
We could also say that a wise man cares not for what he should not have. I mean, it is frustrating to want what you cannot have, but it can be fatal to want what you should not have. The best way to avoid such temptations is to address them at the level of our desires, and want only those things which bring us lasting happiness. ~“Thou shalt not covet.” Exodus 20 Conversations Within” ts 11/23/2015
“A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.” George Herbert
We could also say that a wise man cares not for what he should not have. I mean, it is frustrating to want what you cannot have, but it can be fatal to want what you should not have. The best way to avoid such temptations is to address them at the level of our desires, and want only those things which bring us lasting happiness. ~“Thou shalt not covet.” Exodus 20 Conversations Within” ts 11/23/2015
“What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.” Brene Brown
What a privilege it is to return a favor to someone who has done so much for you! And, who has done more for us than God the Father? Is there any favor we could rightly deny Him? How could we not forgive even our enemies when He has forgiven us so much. “Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Col.3 Conversations Within” ts 11/22/2015
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