The Grands Letter (GLJ)

on August 5, 2019 9:42 pm (CST)
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Dear Grands,

1 Timothy 5:24-25, “The sins of some men are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after.

25 Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.”

The almost unprecedented spate of recent killings has thoroughly dominated the NEWS, and thereby permeated the thinking of our nation. One news service interviewed some quite intelligent people with respect to what caused the crimes and what could be done about it. One interviewee actually dared to mention the need for God in peoples’ lives!

It is not my responsibility here to rehash what others think, or to assess what causes young men to perpetrate such evil deeds. At the same time, it IS my responsibility to research the Scriptures and share what It says about such

happenings.

Paul notes to Timothy that the sins of some are simply open and evident to everyone, despite the fact that those who committed them have yet to be brought to court and faced judgment. At the same time, there are sins in the lives of others that have not been brought to view. Neither the sins nor the sinners are yet publicly known.

What can be said of sinners, can also be said of those whose deeds are righteous and beneficial to others. Some good deeds are openly known to the general public, while some good deeds may have to await the person’s death before they will be revealed, if even then.

It goes almost without saying, of course, that the LORD God sees and knows every scintilla of both good and evil that is in the world. Nothing escapes His notice!

The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous,

And His ears are open to their cry.

The face of the LORD is against evildoers,

To cut off the memory of them from the Earth.

(Psalm 34:15-16)

It’s another way of saying, “You can’t do wrong and get by.” Yet, every commendable act of love and kindness that is done, He clearly notes and records for revelation at the proper time. All of that should constantly remind us that our sins must be forgiven, while our righteous deeds will not be forgotten.

Christians are not without sin; therefore, we should daily examine our lives (words and deeds) and solemnly repent before God, asking His forgiveness for even the slightest wrongs we have committed. As He cleanses our hearts and minds, He simultaneously prepares us to perform more good deeds, wherein He Himself is glorified. That’s what its all about! Our faithfulness; His glorification! May He always find us willing to live “to the praise of His glory.” Please pray for me, as I pray for you.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”

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