Title: Don't Look for a Loophole
Author: Jerry N Watts
Text: Proverbs 3:5-6
(READ TEXT) (PRAY) In the mid-15 century in the region of the Netherlands/Belgium, the region was involved in ongoing conflicts. At that time, Castles served as residences, military strongholds, and even administrative centers. We are told that the castle walls (which were not built like we build today) could have a narrow window or slit opening the enemy that had the name 'loupe.' The word 'loupe' carried a meaning of 'to peer' or 'to watch.' These loupes allowed the enemy to watch and attack while not being seen. Ultimately, 'loupe' became known as 'loop' and by the mid-1600's were known as 'loopholes' and they conveyed the idea of, a 'means of escape.'
Once humankind has and knows a new term, we tend to use it to the 'n' degree. Today, loopholes come in many forms; legal, financial, contractual, system, tax, and even educational loopholes. This is where we would bypass the hard work of getting good grades or being educated and find a shortcut.
In good old 10-mile creek language, a "loophole is an easy way out." This is, too often, a preference.
The Bible addresses loopholes (not with this term, but with the practice) and the message is 'don't.'
Here's the thing; People want to be known as faithful, consistent, good, and/or spiritual, but they don't necessarily want to BE those things. Think about it.
People want to hear a "well-done" from the Father, but they don't want to do well for the Father.
People want to go to heaven (fire insurance)- but they don't want to surrender to Jesus.
People don't mind trusting Jesus, but certainly not with ALL their heart (there has to be a loophole).
People don't mind committing some of their lives to Him, but not everything (there has to be a loophole.
People prefer to know about Jesus, but not to KNOW HIM, as that might mean too much time given to Him. (loophole)
People want the desires of their heart, but to get wha ...
Author: Jerry N Watts
Text: Proverbs 3:5-6
(READ TEXT) (PRAY) In the mid-15 century in the region of the Netherlands/Belgium, the region was involved in ongoing conflicts. At that time, Castles served as residences, military strongholds, and even administrative centers. We are told that the castle walls (which were not built like we build today) could have a narrow window or slit opening the enemy that had the name 'loupe.' The word 'loupe' carried a meaning of 'to peer' or 'to watch.' These loupes allowed the enemy to watch and attack while not being seen. Ultimately, 'loupe' became known as 'loop' and by the mid-1600's were known as 'loopholes' and they conveyed the idea of, a 'means of escape.'
Once humankind has and knows a new term, we tend to use it to the 'n' degree. Today, loopholes come in many forms; legal, financial, contractual, system, tax, and even educational loopholes. This is where we would bypass the hard work of getting good grades or being educated and find a shortcut.
In good old 10-mile creek language, a "loophole is an easy way out." This is, too often, a preference.
The Bible addresses loopholes (not with this term, but with the practice) and the message is 'don't.'
Here's the thing; People want to be known as faithful, consistent, good, and/or spiritual, but they don't necessarily want to BE those things. Think about it.
People want to hear a "well-done" from the Father, but they don't want to do well for the Father.
People want to go to heaven (fire insurance)- but they don't want to surrender to Jesus.
People don't mind trusting Jesus, but certainly not with ALL their heart (there has to be a loophole).
People don't mind committing some of their lives to Him, but not everything (there has to be a loophole.
People prefer to know about Jesus, but not to KNOW HIM, as that might mean too much time given to Him. (loophole)
People want the desires of their heart, but to get wha ...
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