In school I once wrote an essay titled "Because You're Right." It was all about taking a stand for what you believe and being true to your convictions.
I used to be right about a lot of things. Not anymore. It's kind of a relief.
When I was 'right' i felt kind of obligated to 'share' that with other people. You know, to help them. Pray for them. To convince them so that they too could see the light and live the glorious life that I....well, anyway.....I wanted to convince them for their own good. I was nice about it though. It wasn't like I was pushy. Some people just can't see the truth. I felt sorry for them and continued to pray for their enlightenment while we remained friends. I never estranged myself from people because they believed differently than me. Although, as you realize, I could never be as close to them as I might have liked if only they had believed correctly.
It can be tough when you are standing for what you believe. All that time, I might not have had any deep relationships or close friends but I did have the peace of knowing that I was right.
What a consolation that was!
I wonder what I was thinking. I wonder what I thought Heaven was going to like when all those people were there? Did I think that even there I would receive an extra crown for carrying my torch?
Is there any spiritual blessing for being right? I'm just wondering. In the Bible we see a lot of examples about forbearance, judging, and hypocrisy. Jesus had a lot to say about the Pharisees, who by the way, were doing it by the book. But all in all I'm not seeing a lot of commendation coming from the Lord toward anyone for the sheer recognition of someone's being right.
But maybe I'm wrong on that. I'm sure you'll let me know. Or maybe you'll just "pray for me."
