Psalm 10:4 In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There is no God.”

Psalm 14:1The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.

We can see there is a great need for a public discourse because we can see and hear for ourselves that the words of these psalms exist in today’s society.

1 Timothy 1:16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.

My patience hasn’t been tested yet. I do not want to fail if the opportunity for public discourse shows itself.

Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

Until my faith is tested I cannot say for sure that I am able to be gracious.

I would like to think that I will answer every question honestly and with sound reasoning. As I sit here typing and posting in the safety of my office, I am not challenged. In this present season of life I am surrounded with polite and open people that are courteous and friendly. They make it easy to be me.

I don’t live where those shouting out against righteousness live. I do not feel a calling to go and seek them where they live. I have responsibilities placed on me by God.

Isaiah 6:8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”

I would like to think that I would answer as Isaiah did.

Until my instructions change, I will keep following my last command.

Preach the Gospel and take care of my wife because God truly loves her. She is worthy of love.

Philippians 3:18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.

I know they are out there. I just haven’t met them. Yet.

John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

I said Jesus is our example of how to live with the indwelling Holy Spirit. Since the Holy Spirit is God and God is love, then following Jesus as our example and the results should be our loving one another as Jesus loves us.

He sent the Holy Spirit to help us do that because we are not yet perfected. We are following the Way but we are not there yet. Knowing Truth is knowing Jesus who is our righteousness because we have none of our own. Life is better with Him.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

One more thing.

John 13:35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

Having one more thing is not an indication that there is nothing left to learn. Our love for one another is our witness to everyone, but not everyone will believe our witness. That is not our fault. We can only offer love, we are not responsible for everyone accepting His love.

1 Corinthians 7:7a “I wish that all were as I myself am.”

Paul’s conversion is just about as dramatic as conversions come. We did not condemn the Way before we began to follow Him. But maybe we did without even realizing it. The life we lived before being born again is about being wrong. While some might relate to our old lifestyle not everyone will.

1 Corinthians 7:7b “But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another.”

A few will relate to our witness of a life changing experience. What is important is the conversion, not the measure of sinfulness of our former life. This is not a competition.

2 John 1:6 And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it.

Some like to run..

1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.