"The Ways of the World"

by Marilyn Oliver

In this world there are many kinds of people. Some of them are very good people, and then the opposite are very evil people. Which group do you belong to? Are you, one of the few, who will take care of a fallen

bird with a broken wing, or are you one, of the people that will put the bird out of his misery, because it is easier.

Our deeds show the world what kind of person we are. If we walk around like the world owes us something, then the world will tend to ignore us. Everywhere we would go people would act as if we were going to try to get something over on them. We would have a hard time getting someone to trust us. Trust is the key to living in this world, we have

to be trusted and we have to trust. When we lose someone's trust, then we will not be able to live with or near that person without being second guessed by everyone of our intentions. That would make for a very unsettling life to say the least.

If we treated people (all people) how we would liked to be treated, then the world would trust us. When we take to heart the feelings of someone else, other than ourselves, then we are doing the main thing Jesus

told us to do, and that is to love. Misery loves company , you've heard that said a thousand times I bet, but did you know that Love, loves company too, if you love enough then you will be loved as much.

God showed us how much he loved us when Jesus went to the cross for us. How do you show God that you love him? Do you follow his every word,? or

just the ones that you want to? I think people should think about the reaction of their actions, If they were to put God and Love first into their lives then everything else will follow suit.

There are in this world some people that no matter what you do for them, it won't be enough. You could treat them like a King or Queen, and when it came down it, they will lie about you, and say all kinds of things to hurt you in the eyes of others. But you know that is scripture, Jesus said, " all manner of things will be said to persecute you, in my name." (MT 5:11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.) ( NIV Version) {Matthew 5:11, Blesses are ye, when [men] shall revile [you], and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. (King James Version) So it is OK, let these people talk if they will, for in the end when they stand before their judgement, it will be brought to them the question, WHY?

We are all here on the earth together, and the people of this earth make up the world. We have to try to get along, if we don't try then all Jesus did for us on the cross was for nothing. But for the few, and I mean

very few, what he did on Calvary will forever make us free. Free from Satan and his demons, and a way for us to live forever in the house of the Lord, which is in Heaven.

For those who speak of their brothers and sisters falsely, they will have their rewards, and I don't think it will be with Jesus. But there is a way out of it. Jesus saw to it. REPENT, and ask for Jesus to ask for your

forgiveness, and all that was said , and all that was done, will be gone. And your new life will be as a shinning star in heaven. When asked, How many times must I forgive my brother? Jesus said, "7 times 70."( MT 18:21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" MT 18:22 Jesus

answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.) (NIV Version) (Matthew 18:21,22 Then came Peter to him , and said, how oft shall by brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, " I said not unto thee, Until seven times: but until seventy times seven). (King James Version). Jesus will forgive that many too. Must you must Repent first, and if you have truly repented

then the second time you need forgiveness will never happen. Because in Christ you are the apathy of LOVE. There will be no need for you to be forgiven again, because you will not repeat the sin of being a liar.

I have met some people in this world that you can simply not trust, no matter how many times you show them love they will and usually does end up stabbing you in the back. Now don't get me wrong, no matter how many times that person stabs you in the back, go back to him and forgive him. Because one time maybe, he will repent and stop the evil ways he is doing to you or anyone else. If you can't forgive your brother then how can God forgive you.

Jesus said Love is the greatest gift of all, well why aren't you showing love? Are you afraid to, are you ashamed of the love of God? I'm not and I will love everyone till the end, even if they show me hate every step of the way.