R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

My dear brothers and sisters, there are many barriers that can divide us from other Christians: age, appearance, intelligence, political persuasion, economic status, race, theological perspective and respect. One of the best ways to stifle Christ’s love is to be friendly with only those people that we like or to just one gender. Fortunately, Christ has knocked down the barriers and has unified all believers in one family. His cross should be the focus of our unity. The Holy Spirit helps us look beyond the barriers to the unity we are called to enjoy. God forms and equips men and women for various tasks, but all these tasks lead to the same goal—honoring God. Man gives life to woman; woman gives life to the world. Each role carries exclusive privileges; there is no room for thinking that one sex is superior to the other. Let's (bloggers) be mindful of our cyberlistic actions, as man and women of God we must show all people of all genders appropriate respect and I believe we may at time have gone overboard with the affections in word. How then can we do this great wickedness, and sin against God? Someone may see it and be misled; therefore all who are guilty, simply apologize to those offended. My dear brothers and sisters, just as Potiphar’s wife failed to seduce Joseph, who resisted this temptation by saying it would be a sin against God, we must do likewise. Joseph didn’t say, “I’d be hurting you,” or “I’d be sinning against Potiphar,” or “I’d be sinning against myself.” Under pressure, such excuses are easily rationalized away. Remember that sexual sin is not just between two consenting adults. It is an act of disobedience against God. I give you all, my love but most of all, I give you all respect.

There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? Genesis 39:9 (KJV)