Deepertruth: Be Strong, Be A Man Series, Tonight's Theme "Manly Fortitude"

Jesus said, “This is how you are to pray”:

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and do not suject us to the final test, but deliver us from the evil one”.

Does this prayer mean anything to you? Do you pray this reflecting on the words.

Do you forgive those who have wronged you? Sometimes we just got to let it go. It is not healthy to hold things in by not forgiving those who wronged you.

Sometimes you have to give it to God. Sometimes the wrongs are so terrible, you have to find a way to release yourself from the wrong done to you.

This is easier said than done and it might take a lifetime to get over something, but you must not go by feelings or emotions. You have to go by the will because it is the right thing to do.

Jesus said, “Do unto others whatever you would have them do to you”.

The famous “Golden Rule”, are we killing someone because of hurtful remarks we say about others, are we persecuting people because we think we can?

How do you want to be treated? Are you fair in your judgments. In my experience in the Army, I tried to make every decision based from my core values.

I tried to see things as Jesus would see things, that famous bumper sticker,“WWJD”, “What Would Jesus Do”?

We are to judge people fairly.   Does this mean that we are to be a punching bag for those who seek to take advantage over you, that you can’t defend yourself?

No, not at all, but we should use wisdom and understanding in dealing with those who seek to attack you.   I’ve been told that the “pen is mightier than the sword”!