A Savior for the ignorant

Friends,

Although I'm not a lawyer, I've been told that it is well-known legal principle that ignorance of the law is no excuse. Not knowing that an activity is illegal may reduce the severity of the punishment, but it will never remove guilt. That is why all men are accountable for obedience to God's Law:

Leviticus 5:17 (NKVJ)
If a person sins, and commits any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD, though he does not know it, yet he is guilty and shall bear his iniquity.

For this reason, every man needs the saving grace provided by Christ. We cannot ignore those who may not have been taught the laws of God thinking that their ignorance will be sufficient to save them. The wages of sin ... all sin ... is death. And the redemptive power of Jesus is the only way to overcome that just and righteous penalty.

Be encouraged, Jose

Our spoken words

So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
James 1:19 (NJKV)

The times are treacherous and many seem to be on survival mode. It is a moment of tension, a season of anxiety for many, but for them that believe and trust the Lord, it is a season of calm and peace even in the midst of pandemonium and panic. The ignorant speaks carelessly and unrestrained, bringing damnation, curses, and negatives on themselves usually unconsciously and unknowingly.

A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel
Proverbs 1:5 (NKJV)

Wisdom at all times must never be lacking with all of God's children. With it we can navigate life without getting caught up with the vicissitudes of it and acting ignorantly like the ignorant. As time permits, be swift to hear, gain more understanding and be slow and cautious to make pronouncements. Our words are life in themselves, we must release them wisely.

Be encouraged,

Afolabi