To my Brothers and Sisters in Christ

    

      I have noticed the readers of this blog have become of a diverse cultural, ethnic, and international background. I am humbled and seek to continue to glorify GOD in my efforts, and request of you, each and every one of you, from across the globe--Please--communicate with me about the postings. I desire to read, “YOUR”:  feedback, feelings, and opinions.

     Especially, if the written essays have helped you in your walk with the LORD--assisted and moved you to draw closer to HIM--as those communications inspire me to no-end. So again, I ask of you too sign-up to follow, receive email, and journey with me on twitter @shaun_d_hagler. This is not a jaunt, it is a --”JOURNEY” -- I desire to take with all of you, and we all together.

To Jehovah-GOD be the glory--SeekGODAlways--and be blessed.

"You reap what you sow,” is Biblical – while Karma is deceptive philosophy

“You reap what you sow,” is Biblical – while Karma is deceptive philosophy

  As Christians, we need to be ever cognizant of our word choice: vernacular, lexicon, or diction. Being Christian, to use the term “karma,’ is to give credit to a false non-existing spirit or god, who possesses no power, is deserving of no worship and, is for the individual comparable to perpetuating false doctrine, i.e. blasphemy.

     “We reap what we sow,” is biblical fact, and is in stark contrast to--“karma”- -a Buddhist ideology, that again, does not acknowledge, Jehovah-GOD as creator and Master of the universe; Jehovah-GOD is in control of all situations we experience in life. HE, Jehovah, is the Master Orchestrator of every circumstance, situation, and experience we have. As, it is all for HIS purpose, bringing about HIS desired conclusion, as Jehovah-GOD HIMSELF stated, “Declaring the end from the beginning…."

     Jehovah-GOD desires:

·        First and foremost for us to honor and glorify HIM with our lives

·         Too, bless us a result of our obedience and faith, so that we may be a blessing to others and so that most importantly, HE, again, may receive glorification from the testimonies shared. 

     James 3:2 states, “For in many things we offend all.  If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.” Being that none of us are--perfect-- the conclusion we draw-- the need for improvement in the monitoring of our spoken word--is justified, is it not?  Thus again, let us utilize vocabulary that glorifies the only, True and Living GOD, Jehovah--let us stop using the term “karma,” and replace it with, “We reap what we sow”--so that we may not only be righteous in all our conduct, but that we may acknowledge HIS Supreme rule and Governance over all.

Relevant Scriptures for reading and edification

 Psalm 83:18

Isaiah 46: 8-13 and 55: 6-13 (Please read these, the 46^th and 55^th chapters of Isaiah in full)

The 14^th Psalm versus 2 and the 139^th Psalm

You must first love GOD

You must first love GOD    

     You cannot truly love me, if you do not love God. You must first love GOD, then yourself, and then me more than yourself, in order to truly love me. Your words and actions will prove this. The words you speak for and of GOD, and deeds you do for GOD, will show me how you will treat me, as well prove your ability to truly commit and be devoted to me, since all these must, first be done for GOD, for yourself. You must first love GOD, before you can truly love me, this much I know.