We all have a choice. We all have a part to play some way or another. However, we need to be willing first. Can we truly be used if we don't want to be used?
I believe everyone should be given a fair chance, and in that, a fair amount of help given and time. If one were to get more just because they did not want to budge in the first place, it's tough. Being merciful if one was not quick to adapt and needed some extra help, but is willing to go the extra mile just to improve, is a whole different story from one who doesn't want to be moved at all.
If there are two bulls in the field, given one is really strong, and has lots of potential to all the work in the field in half the time, versus another which wasn't as strong, but was very obedient, which would you pick? Especially when there is only a day to do the work, no one would half expect the farmer to soothe the bull and ease it into work. Rather than hope something could be done quickly, sure the most logical way out would be to pick the one that is easier to work with.
Sure. We can discuss about compassion, and that this kind of thinking lacks it, but coming back to the bull that has to work the field; if a dredge was attached to it, and it chose to go its own way, the whole field would be messed up.
If we are given important parts to play, and we choose not to follow, will the parts then come to succession into a bigger picture?
Obedience before sacrifice. The last will be the first. Pride to not yield will be opposed.
Will it not?
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Sometimes unwillingness would not equate disobedience or lack of zeal to improve one's self.
It may be for resons like low self confidence, fear or even doubting one's own capability. It is even sad if these feelings may have been contributed by past experiences/involvements.
Not everyone jumps at the first chance of opportunity.The Bible gives some useful examples.
Then I said, "Ah Lord! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth."
But the Lord goes on to give Jeremiah a reassurance (verse 7).
And Jonah disobeys by running away from Ninevah but the Lord still pursued him. He wasn't dismissed as one unworthy of the calling.
Point is, some people just need an affirmation. The need to feel wanted rather than "important".
A good word of encouragement can go a long way in boosting one's own confidence.
Personally, I wouldn't have seen it as preferential treatment. Neither mere justifications for an argument.
To the best level, as long as it doesn't cost the life of another or something like that, we can try.
Irrelevant but I still love Arsenal amidst conceeding 4 goals. Like 4 goals.Seriously.
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