This Message is inspired by the Reading, “A Better Way” from the Book Overcoming Darkness.

Our Faith is continually Tested by Spiritual Wickedness.  Our New Spirit sees the importance of despising the Sin and not the Sinner  (Despise the Sin). Unfortunately, our Flesh being weak is quick to find Blame and Fault to the one attempting to cause us harm. When we encounter an oppressor, we are to despise the Sin (Rendering Evil for Evil). When we despise the Sin, we demonstrate a Spirit of Love for our Enemies. We all have Sinned and fallen short of God’s Glory (None are Righteous). (Psalm 5:4-6, Romans 5:8, Matthew 5:44, Romans 3:10)

When we Seek the Kingdom and its Righteousness we demonstrate God’s Spirit of Forgiveness.   Regardless of attacks on our character and unfounded allegations, we Never Weaken. We never seek retaliation or render evil for evil. We can turn the other cheek. We Reach Out, Show Some Love, Then Do What God would have us do. (Matthew 6:33, Matthew 5:39, Romans 12:17, John 15:12-13)

When we seek A Better Way we find Peace, A Loving Spirit conquers a Combative and Evil Spirit. As we increase our Faith, we learn to Forgive Them for they know not what they Do.    This Perfect Peace Overcomes the Darkness. (John 16:33, Luke 23:24, Isaiah 26:3)

Being not in the World, we know not to respond as those who subscribe to worldly solutions.  We are continually seeking Understanding & Wisdom. We Let Go and Let God Guide our Path. We are firmly rooted in our belief that all things work together for our good and we are called according to God’s Purpose. A Better Way is a Test all God’s Anointed will pass. This is the Test that all Kingdom Inhabitants must pass. (Romans 12:2, Proverbs 4:7, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 1:6-7, James 1: 2-4)

A Better Way is abiding in the Spirit of Love.  A Better Way incorporates a forgiving Spirit (Forgiveness). A Better Way seeks Equitable Solutions. A Better Way seeks what is (Decent and in Order) We are mindful that others see how and what we do.  Our Work is Our Ministry. We Respect it with a Passion. (1 Corinthians 16:14, Ephesians 4:32, Jeremiah 22:3, I Corinthians 10:31)

Song for the Week: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qVKKIX896A

A Better Way Featuring Ed “Sax” Thomas. Written and Performed by John Stuckey Jr

A BETTER WAY

If you can’t say something good

Say nothing at all

We can make the world better

With just a little smile

If you can’t make someone happy

Don’t try to make them sad

If you see that someone is good

Don’t try to make them look bad

If you can’t say thanks for

All He has done for you

Then reach into your mind

And find something good to do

If you can’t say hello

Don’t turn the other way

Share some love and kindness

In the words you choose to say