The Perception of Help

HELP:

verb

1. make it easier for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.

2. serve someone with (food or drink).

noun

3. the action of helping someone to do something; assistance.

exclamation

4. used as an appeal for urgent assistance.

I have an issue that I must try to explain that most people, to my knowledge, have yet to break down. the word "HELP" seems to have so many variables but it seems that people have given it more names and excuses in regards of it and to it than it was originally supposed to be. It occurred to me that many people tend to use the word "Help" to hide their true identity when it comes to certain situations. Let me be a little more plain than I am. In my lifetime, there are people that say they are helping someone but the mindset in which they are in is in vain. I've seen those among us who loves to help others but cannot stand to be helped. There are people living on this earth that help others just to get credit or popularity among others. Some tend to help just to make themselves look more that they actually are as far as on a status level. I've met individuals who helps others in a way that there's no sacrifice on their behalf to give freely. Just like "LOVE", the act of help has been always taken in such a way that even though the act has been performed but not in the mindset that the act should have been performed.

Here is what the Bible says about helping others:

1 John 3:17= "But whoever has the world's goods, and beholds his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?"

Proverbs 22:9= "He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor. "

Philippians 2:4= "do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others."

Luke 6:38= "Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return."

Matthew 5:13-16= "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty again? It is good for nothing anymore, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. "Nor do men light a lamp, and put it under the peck-measure, but on the lampstand; and it gives light to all who are in the house. "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

I truly believe that if we're going to help someone, let us help them in Spirit and Truth. Not for vainglory, profit, any ill-will against others, nor for any other reason but to help our brothers and sisters out of Love and Compassion for one towards another.

When we give the Gift of Jesus, He will return all of the gifts back to us. Selah.

May God rest his soul...

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What is Religion...what's the point?

re·li·gion noun \ri-ˈli-jən\ 1) the belief in a god or in a group of gods 2) an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods 3) an interest, a belief, or an activity that is very important to a person or group 4) the service and worship of God or the supernatural 5) commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance 6) a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices. A young lady once told me that the reason she doesn't practice any religion is because she believes that "religion" is a deceitfulness of Man using God as a way to control the actions & lives of the believers. She believes that the God we're supposed to serve is inside of all of us. This is her statement:

I don't think that I can only find balance in Christ. I don't believe that Christ is the Savior or the only Savior. I believe that all human beings can be saviors Jesus is just an example. I believe that Malcolm X is a Savior Martin Luther King a Savior Queen Tiye Queen Cleopatra I believe Gods and Goddesses walk the earth often not just once 1000s of years ago. In my studies there is no evidence that Jesus exists but if he did he isn't the only manifestation of God on earth. The watermelon that I've eaten last nite was God manifested on earth. And yes I will look into myself for balance because that is exactly where God/Goddess lives.

In my thoughts, she is partly right...we are supposed to seek God in everything, because He has made everything. But, in her statement, she fails to recognize that there is only One True God that rules over all. Just for the sake of pondering, what if she is right..? What if the God that we've been singing to, praying to, crying to, seeking Him for help & healing, is non-existent? What if it was all some big manipulation from a secret society that knows the truth and took the manipulative & political ideas from the Bible to "teach & control" a person or group that believes to be saved from their sins. Especially when all they have to do is say God or Jesus & they have claimed their next believer. What if the writings & the wisdom & the explanation of life that is written in all of the Books and the predicted future written in Revelation, is all nothing more than a series of poetry, writings, and letters that has no significance to the present nor the future of what we know of now. That these things are very far from the truth. Everything that we are & everything that we know, comes from God. Jesus is the Utmost Manifestation & Living Word of God. God has sent His only Son into this world not to shut it down but to reconnect Man to the Master. The Truth is that Jesus allowed Himself to be sacrificed to bring Man back to God. And then Jesus defeated death by rising up again from the dead & claim the power of heaven & earth to Himself for all to live in Eternal Life. ~Galatians 6:7 (KJV)

7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap...

~2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness..

~2 Peter 1:20-21 (KJV)

20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost...

~Acts 1:16 (KJV)

16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus...

~Acts 1:20 (KJV)

20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take...

~John 14:25-26 (KJV)

25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you...

But I beg you differ, the truth is that God really does exist. His manifestation of His existence is all around us. Not in the way that this young lady has described but in such a way the there's no other specific description of God other than what he told Moses..I AM! So, religion is the very entity that God allows us to practice to remind ourselves of who God is & what God did. When we practice these routines & rituals, it allows us to #1) have hope that Jesus is coming back for His church and also reminds us #2) of the promises & commands of God so that we can look forward to Eternal Life with God. May God shed light on those who reads this...even me. Terrance

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Well Said...

"I think that sometimes we expect to get from our partner what we lack within ourselves. Don’t expect for me to be organized if you’re not or whatever else it is. Sometimes we put pressure on our partners to be what we’re not, and I think sometimes that’s a real disadvantage to the other person." -- Singer Anthony Hamilton Official