Hi Izzy,
I want to clarify your point here.
Izzy states, I am trying to deal
with spiritual principles; not personalities. What if thinking evil of another
brings evil upon you? Is that possible? Izzy
Jonathan asks the following as clarification: If
thinking evil of another brings evil upon oneself would it be appropriate to say
that to think good of another brings good upon oneself? It appears to me
that this is following a line of thought that involves karma. One builds
up karma and one depletes karma. Do our good works build up
acceptance/love in God and our 'bad' works remove from that stash? I think
the blessing/cursing aspect of this is wholly unchristian. We also need to
keep in mind the difference between thinking the best of someone and thinking
evil of someone. Evil needs to be defined. To not assume the best of
someone is not necessarily evil. Assuming the best can even be downright
naive. Wanting the best is another matter.
At the
same time let me leave a disclaimer by stating that I do believe that sin has
consequences. I do not believe that these consequences involve removing us
from God's acceptance and fellowship. Many here on this forum disagree
with me on this point.
Jonathan Hughes
