Divine judgment, eternal purpose, and justice are topics, today. Also, there is more on recognizing works done “in faith.” A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “fred” (Level 3 with 1,082 points, a member since December 06, 2013) posted the following originally asked on Yahoo Answers UK & Ireland:
Why doesn't God stop the hearts of paedophile priests, guilty of abuse?
It would deal with the problem in the here and now.
It would stop further abuse from taking place.
It would prevent unnecessary suffering to those children affected.
It would send a clear message out to those thinking of doing the same.
Deferring judgement until after death is like giving a child a gun and letting him go around campus, unchallenged, killing anyone he wishes, until he gets bored or dies of natural causes, many, many years later.
Justice isn't supposed to be on the side of the perpetrator, and against the victim.
THE BATTLE AXE: Done in Faith? (03/06/2014)—(5.) To act in faith is to answer promptings of the imparted, indwelling Spirit from GOD; to display the person and truth of GOD in Christ; and to yield to the operations generated by ones own measure of divinity. Faith is to influence action, behavior, conduct, desire, thought, and all the process of relationship with GOD. Thus, having faith is more than having self-confidence (we say, believing in oneself), or having a willingness to rely upon (we say, trust) persons who are familiar, or things that have been useful over time. Faith may be understood as a peculiar form of law; and to act in faith is, therefore, to act in deliberate obedience to divine commandment and directive. See Romans 14: 22-23 and 1st John 3: 1-11, KJV).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, herewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. (Hebrews 10: 26-31, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Satan Should Stand Trial? (02/16/2014); The Right Place to Get Knowledge? (02/17/2014); For They Shall Be Ashes (02/11/2014); Destroying the Resurrected Body? (02/10/2014); What Salvation Is (01/25/2014); Bible Justice? (01/26/2014); GOD Inhabits Praise (01/27/2014); Lawful Revenge? (01/02/2014); As GOD Loves Us? (01/03/2014); A GOD of Love? (05/07/2013); Commanding the Storm? (05/08/2013); Justice Comes by Love? (10/01/2012); A Daily Revelation? (10/02/2012)
“fred” here are a few points on divinity and judgment that you may find helpful as a mature Christian believer:
1. Wrath Against Sin. The anger of GOD against sin is an ever-present, fixed, and permanent aspect of divinity, that interacts with, and is inseparable from all other divine content (such as faith, forgiveness, holiness, longsuffering, love, righteousness, and wisdom). The full display and revelation of eternal perfection goes forward through operations of the Holy Spirit that also describe GOD as immutable (we say, unchanging), and having balance, completeness, impartiality, sobriety, and stability.
2. Life the Process of GOD. While death is GOD’s tool, life is GOD’s intent. The operations of sin have required comprehensive processes for change that will minimize upheaval, and preserve divine order throughout the universe. Death permits resurrection, rebirth, and sanctification that otherwise could not appear. However, imparting spirit substance from the makeup of GOD can be the more effective, lasting, and powerful response to sin. Sinners receive life that otherwise would not appear. Through the ministry of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit further fulfills the eternal purposes of GOD as Creator, Maker, and Law Giver by continuing development, growth, learning, and repentance that must occur within frameworks of time and space.
3. Justice the Process of Law. Divine law (called, the expressed will of GOD) makes it possible for created beings and living creatures to identify and resist the operations of nonmaterial sin that remain invisible except through death, and damage to life. For mankind, sin corrupts awareness and self-will, and so, justice is seen as a personal expression grounded in the mechanics of flesh (i.e., a display of appetite, sense, emotion, or intellect). The aim of divine justice is to reaffirm and restore honor, integrity, and respect to sacred law, and the mechanics of divine substance.
There is a lot more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood that may not be presented, here, at this time. (For example, (4.) Judgment is Eternal. Judgment is a constant and continuing aspect of divine being, and is not a one-time event. The many features and levels of judgment go beyond punishment, and include correction, documentation (i.e., establishing the Book of Life), mercy, truth-finding, and witnessing. In the final judgment described within Scripture, sinners do not answer charges made by any accuser. All must answer their own record of deeds in life.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. (Matthew 9: 13, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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