Something that bothers me

Recently a friend of mine made a post on facebook concerning something that he claims to be sin! However, no single bit of information or supplemental fact was offered to verify his claim! I hope everyone understands that there are some thing in the Word of God that are very clearly called sin! However, there are also some very legalistic Individuals who claim thing to be a sin just because they want to feel as though they are in Control! I again, implore all those who read my blog to study the Word of God, while praying for understanding.

I know that this blog is not nearly as long as my others, but I hope that it has said something that has caused you to think! Please feel free to contact me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/josh.mailman or follow me on twitter at @CardvilleYouth

Psalm 1:1

I would like to start by saying that I plan on slowly moving through the book of Psalms one verse or chapter at a time. Really trying to focus on each particular passage to gain understanding from each and every line! I hope you will return frequently to help me and leave comments so we can get some different perspectives on the word of God.

Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

The counsel of the ungodly. Well, I guess we should start here. Who are the ungodly? Well the simple answer would be anyone who is living their life so that it is contrary to the Word of God.

So in other words, do not take advice from non christians. They do not understand things the way that you do and it would be foolish to ask someone who does not believe in the Word of God for advice!

Standeth in the way of sinners.

Well, I can only look at this one way. If you are standing in the way of sinners, you must be going along with their ways! Meaning you are standing with them! Not against them, but in agreement with or maybe even partaking with sinners! The Bible states that a man cannot serve two masters, so in that context you are either for sin or you are against sin! It is that simple. So the opposite of this statement would be. Blessed is he who standeth against the way of sinners! To make a stand against sin!

Sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Have you ever been around that person who is angry all the time? Nobody really wants to be around that person! I know I sure don't. They are such a debie downer! Always criticizing everything. But do you also notice that person who seems to be the most critical also seems to be doing the least! The fact of the matter is that scornful people can cause division and again there is not place in the Church for division! We should be uplifting and helping our brother's and sister's in Christ! Blessed is he who sits in the seat of the up lifter!

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Start of a long Journey

Tonight, I sit at my dining room table with my laptop and bible in front of me looking for a word that I share with the World. You see, as of late, I have been out just doing my daily routine. Trying to get through the day, earning money to support my beautiful family that God has blessed me with. My wife Denae, My three sons, Landon, Colton and Braydon. But through it all something is nagging at me like you wouldn't believe. There are so many people out there in this world who are just going through their day with out a thought of where they will be spending eternity!
I have no idea how many people will read this, to be honest, I have not wrote on this blog in quite a long time. When I did write on here a lot over the Winter, I noticed that I had a lot of readers from the U.S, Russia and Germany, with a very few from places like the Ukraine, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Can I relate to everyone who reads this.. no. Not in the least. But we all do have one very important thing in common. We are all going to spend eternity either in Heaven or in Hell.
I don't really care what "denomination" that a person is. It means nothing to me and it means nothing to God. When Jesus returns, he is not going to look at the sign in front of the church  that you attend to see whether or not he is going to take you in the rapture! Not at all! He is going to see that you are following him according to the word of God, nothing else matters!
It does not matter the name of your Pastor! You can't get to heaven based on who your pastor is! The Bible clearly states in Philippians 2:12 to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling! It's a pastor's responsibility to teach you truth, but it is your own responsibility to make sure that you are ready to meet your creator!
It is too bad that there are so many "men of God" who will not call sin a sin. They make broad interpretations and allow things to go unchecked. To whom ever may read this! I implore you! Please, Please, Check what your pastor is teaching you! If it does not line up with the Word of God! Find another pastor who preachers truth!

My name is Josh Mailman. If you wish to talk or wish to hear more, add me on facebook or follow me on Twitter! This is all for now! I will write more tomorrow!