Guilt Trips and People

 

I am going to reference a previous story from my last blog. I am going to use a portion of it. The story I will be using references the young lady taken away by the sheriff's office screaming, cussing, and yelling. If you have not read this section, I suggest you read that first before continuing.

I contend that since she is the one that closed the door to all meaningful communication, there is nothing left for anyone to do. While in prison (both literal and metaphorical), she is locked into a series of mind games she tries to play on people. She will attempt to use and eventually abuse the people that get involved with her. Keeping your distance from this type of person is seen (in my opinion) as a means of self-protection.

I am remiss if I didn't mention that some people have issues they have buried. This issue they are facing may be severe. They may be attempting to deal with it on their own. Their responses to everyday situations may not be what is considered normal. The reaction to everyday situations may range from highly exaggerated to non-existent. Using a highly descriptive metaphor, this is like an infected wound that no one can see. Professional help is a great starting place but doesn't guarantee success.

Then again, we have people that seemingly have no issues of note. It is on this portion that I will continue. The use of scripture should first be used as a mirror to examine how you stand with G-d. Some people don't want to look at themselves first. They are content with using scripture as a bludgeon to show the mistakes, errors, and misunderstandings of the people around them. The mistakes, errors, and misjudgments they see in other people are a reflection of themselves. 

The issue at hand is not if "they" are doing everything right. The question is whether "you" are doing everything right. Yeshua (Jesus) taught that one should give freely without the expectation of reward. 

For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend [to them] of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. - Luke 6:32-36 KJV

The giving of your "time" is something that is given and not returned. One does not get that time back. It is for this reason, maybe, that people are reluctant to part with a precious commodity. I am sure some questions exist for the sole purpose of defending a selfish disposition. If you have done everything you know how to do, and they still close that door, I contend the issue is not with you, but them! 

However, if it is you that is deliberately closing the door!?

Sincerely,

David A. Kitchens, Editor