the word on the streets rings true. Dani just got hitched. Even someone whom once was a school gangster, whom often got into fights with many scars to prove them ... finished. Yet the melody of Radiohead's No Surprises plays on and on and on.
martyrdom and masochism. Such a fine line. Reading Yancey's book more and more reinforces the mindset of martyrdom. Yet as the beattitudes serve as a hope to cling for, one asks is that sufficient? The comparison of enternity and the short span of time on earth, of course eternity is way longer. To lay up treasures in heaven is to look at the end - the real end.
If so, what is the purpose of this life? To eternally suffer for however many years given here? Perhaps not a strong word as enternally, but perpetually. You've made you decision, you've made your bed, now lie in it.
The cup of suffering
The towel of servanthood
the cross of execution
These are what that have to be manifested, and for what purpose? To point others to Him.
The answer has already been known, long ago it's been know. i just don't always agree to it because it many times just too difficult. Difficult is one aspect, the other aspect is the repercussions that come with it.
The knowledge of
Blessed are the meek
Blessed are those who mourn
Blessed are the peacemakers
Blessed are the poor in spirit
and many others,
does not make it any easier at all - not one bit.
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