Chopper
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I think you know well enough by now that LIFE arises from the ash heap Chopper.
Job 42:6
Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
A lot of times we get this idea we are trying to "save ourselves" but the opposite is the case. We are trying to ditch ourselves and seek only Him and His Perfection. Which only HE has to give.
Romans 7:11
For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
Philippians 3:10
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Romans 6:4
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death:
It may seem an odd turnabout to some, but by FAITH in Christ, we are to understand that technically, we don't even exist:
Galatians 6:3
For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
Colossians 3:3
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
We are as much "nothing" as Judas is "nothing."
How much Grace and Mercy in Christ we will be led to share and see for others, such as Judas or our neighbors, will obviously vary, and that may very well be in accordance with how we see ourselves.
The "better" we see ourselves increases the probability of how much LESS we see others, such as Judas, our fellow believers, and our neighbors.
I like to see y'all as dead. No offense, but it really is 'necessary sight' for me to keep me from falling in judgment and the condemnation of the devil.
But in Christ, ALIVE, A Perfect Picture. Even though the painting isn't quite finished yet.
You said....
I think you know well enough by now that LIFE arises from the ash heap Chopper.
Yep I know because I'm really only a DIRT BAG.