Hebrews 12:9, 10 (NIV)
9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! 10 Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness.

It's harder and harder as a teacher, it's harder and harder as a judge, and it's harder and harder as a parent to even try and enforce discipline under the rebellious atmosphere that is being created at this time upon the earth. Being a Pastor is one of the hardest jobs in the world because you are constantly putting pressure on people's lives for change therefore you're fighting every bit of rebellion within side of them that they can muster up because they don't want to change.

The bible says "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, a good understanding have all they that do His commandments, His praise endureth for ever". We are so busy arguing with Him. Now I've argued of God and He can see into your heart. He is tolerant but if He sees any guile there, you are in trouble.

We come to Him, "Break me, mould me, and teach me". He says, "Ok". The minute He starts, we get angry. We start to get frustrated with it all and yet we get mad at Him when He doesn't become our servant and do it the way we want it done.

You've got no idea how many Christians are walking around angry with a root of bitterness towards God because God didn't do it the way they wanted it done. I think they are just blessed to be alive. It is a wonder He doesn't just smack them up the side of the head and by the time they stopped travelling their clothes would be out of date.
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