Strange Hate

Have you ever been ostricized because of a good moral decision; or picked on, or talked about behind your back?

It is strange but common how people will look at you funny when your convictions to NOT participate in certain activities will cause people to act hatefully towards you.  Even the bible speaks of it.

I Peter 4:4 In which they think it strange that you run not with them to the same excess of dissipation, speaking evil of you:   (KJ2000 - sent from CadreBible)

It seems morality is mere political correctness, and in actuality, people become offened when you display superior moral character in living because of how it makes them look.

Often they say; "oh you think you are better than me/us."  Sometimes they try to encourage you to see that there is no harm in it.  They don't understand how one can live without doing what they do so regularly.

In the end, this strange hate is not really directed towards you, but towards God; and sadly, they don't even realize it.

Giving up the fantasy for the Dream

The best people to speak to about relationships are those in them, this is a post about seeking a marriage partner.

If you're like me, you have created a list.  You know the list...of what you will or will not tolerate when looking for a mate.  Much of this is superficial, like how tall, or skin color, or type of hair. 

Others are more crucial, at least to us.  Until recently I would not consider marrying someone with kids, and I still refuse to marry a smoker; but most things on our top 10 list are probably keeping us from the marriage of our dreams.

Sadly, most compromise on the most important "do nots" when it comes to relationships, but are holding to the unimportant things religiously.

I am becoming more convinced that I need to focus on the right requirements and burn my superficial fantasy list.  Perhaps you too need to consider that as well.  We may be blessed by it.