Once upon a time, there was a retarded young man whose heart's desire was to go out on church visitation. One might wonder what good a retarded person could accomplish. But, it was decided to let him go.
He walked up to a strange door, in a strange neighborhood, and knocked. A man answered the door. The young man asked, "Are you going to Heaven?"
The homeowner answered, "No."
Then, the young man responded, "Well, go to Hell, then."
They tell me this was a true story and the stark shock of that incident caused the man to realize his need for God. Thus, he became saved.
Though we might get our lights punched out for trying the same, it would be just as good were we to look at the "either ors", in our life, with just as much boldness and honesty.
Either we are spreading our seed … Or we're letting people die and go to hell.
Either we are forgiving ... Or we're holding a grudge.
Either we are standing for right ... Or we're standing with Satan.
Either we are loving ... Or we're hating.
Either we are patient ... Or we're impatient.
Either we are serving ... Or we're disobeying God.
Either we are living by faith ... Or we're living in sin.
In every "either or" situation, there are only two paths. One of them leads to destruction.
© by Joyce C. Lock
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joyce C. Lock is a published author, poet, and columnist. In addition, she founded and maintains the e-mail ministries "Heavenly Inspirations"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and "Share a Smile"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/. Joyce's writings encourage us in our relationship with God and each other.
