I was not treated right, at all, growing up (actually, that’s not quite right...after my mother’s death, I was not treated right, and, quite frankly, I would call it abusive). And it didn’t stop there, but that’s another story.
In any event, I had choices before me, as does everyone else. I chose to follow the Lord, and He counseled me on how to best deal with the abuse I received at home....and then later.
And those good points came from the Lord during one of His own “counseling sessions” with me. I had become very good at blaming myself for things (all things) over which I either had no control or only part control. And the Lord prompted me to think about Judas and the Lord, his friend. The best of all kinds of friends couldn’t reach Judas. And Jesus was not to blame for that AT ALL. I realized then, the most I could blame myself in any relationship is 50%, tops, not 100%, as I had been.
And, there you have it, friend. : )
Oh, and BTW - another of MM's online forum ID's is dyingchild_65
Well, I just have to thank you wholeheartedly for sharing this wisdom... I had never before contemplated about Judas and Jesus’ friendship in this way. It’s very enlightening to say the least. This is something that I know will help me in the future as I contemplate the things in my past... Thank you, FRiend! :)
I agree that we are still each responsible for our choices and behaviors.
However, it’s unfair to say this kid woke up on a Monday morning evil by happenstance.
or that he came out of the womb that way. I just don’t believe either probability.