It is strange and feels almost foreign and so I record that is crossed my thoughts this morning... I was considering how to know a thing by it's fruits and then a warning came to not only limit myself to the behaviors or actions but the reaction...I will explain this, mind you the thought came in a sudden burst I merely am trying to explain it to another mind.
I believe that those who ascribe to a way of life are good, and this represents only that the religion itself is of God. The person might not behave that way according to anything but mere coincidence. Whereas another who appears to act "badly" might actually choose to act better if the ascribed to a familiar dogma.
It first reminded me of how a reason that we came to earth was to be away from a parent who made sure that we always acted in accordance to his will. And although all must choose what religion to follow not everyone who acts and follows accordingly chose so.
A perfect example of this is found in the Book of Mormon when it is said that tge Lamanites are much better than all those who are enjoying life in accordance to the Gospel of Jesus Christ but, they had not been taught how to behave and are living exactly in accordance with the traditions they have been taught.
The second great example comes from a book by CS Lewis where people who have passed on or died visit heaven and are very surprised at who is there. According to the way they think this is wring and not justice at all.
Anyhow, it is a very strange thing to think but I was thinking, maybe justifying, a bit, about how my choices would seem contrary to what appears immediately, but if we live for eternity time is not so much a factor as is the raw fabric of a person and what it has the potential to become.
Ofcourse, one must weigh in saying that it is just where a person ends up. In my church we even claim that it is just that some be without the gospel, and some must be allowed to make their own choices wether or not God already knows what that choice will be...
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