Grow Up!

We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knitted together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love. Ephesians 4:14-16

There are two kinds of law, high and low. One sets a high standard, sometimes called Roman Law, that no one is expected to reach, so allowances are made according to how major or minor various infractions occur. An example would be a speed limit. It's against the law to go over a certain mile an hour, but when you do, the fine will correspond to the degree of violation. On the other hand, the low standard, or common law, sets up a mode of acceptable operation to which everyone is expected to adhere. Failure to comply carries penalties according to the severity of the infraction. An example is the Magna Carta, the guarantor of basic rights, and the basis for most legal systems in the world today. Unfortunately, legislation is vulnerable to political trickery, craftiness, scheming, and in some cases, religion. The Big Ten from the Bible (Exodus 20) is neither, as it exemplifies what it means to be human in relationship to our Creator. When we fail to be human, we also jeopardize our relationships to one another. Let us grow into the Love of Christ, which is respectful, decent, and sacrificial. Shalom, Mother BE

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