WITHOUT LOVE... - by Calvin Wulf
Spiritual Struggles~
Today I am intensely aware of the pain that accompanies death to self. While I experience a rebirth in my soul, I have to let go of something old at the same time. You see, in my self-righteous anger, I am preaching with a pointed finger and a forked tongue.
My words condemn my enemies more than they promote what is just and good. This verse from Bob Dylan, a poet and prophet in his own right, arrests my cavalier speech; "Fearing not that I'd become my enemy in the instant that I preach."
I am just like my enemy when I protest in anger. Preaching at the tyrant will not advance justice for those who are oppressed. Perhaps it's time for me to preach less and love more. Without love, I am only adding to the noise.
It's painful to let go of my self-right-ness, but death to self is the path to humility. I must learn to speak the truth in love while I advocate release for the oppressed.
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TAGS: Spiritual Struggles, Reflecting Christ, Spiritual Growth
Posted by Spiritual Formation House at 1/31/2011 8:36 PM 
Categories: Spiritual Struggles, ALL CALVIN'S ENTRIES
Tags: Spiritual Struggles Reflecting Christ Spiritual Growth
Categories: Spiritual Struggles, ALL CALVIN'S ENTRIES
Tags: Spiritual Struggles Reflecting Christ Spiritual Growth
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