CEMENT

There are those things in life that bond us to another or situation. They seldom are a s permanent as we hope.

Which only makes sense given the fact that life is not permanent. But we still approach things as if we can have some concrete elements in life just the same.

I was dealing with this person the other day who has the most interesting view in terms of what is ethical or moral. Certainly it isn't conventional.

Essentially this is someone who has a view of being a good person. Not unusual these days.

And this is someone who would not violate the laws of society as a rule or do anything to try and harm others. Another admirable quality.

Yet, in terms of relationships, this person didn't seem to think the same standards of what is ethical applied. By that I mean, the person gave priority in terms of feelings over tradition.

I won't say it is all bad. Just more something that really is not fixed in concrete. Because when one gives over totally to the affairs of the heart in a given situation that is to be appreciated.

However, if you keep giving yourself over and over totally from one relationship to another is that a good thing? I have to be honest in saying I'm not sure.

I think as I've come to understand it and respect it everyone has their own sense of right and wrong. We might cement them in our mind, but how often are their more liquid than solid?

None of this as much to do with what God says is right or wrong. He makes it clear in his word how he views ethical and morale issues.

But I also understand as God he is able to see into our heart. And that means he can wade through all the maze of our thoughts to get to the core of what drives us.

So even if we aren't so totally able to follow a path concrete and clear, God will understand why. That is regardless of how others view it.

There was a time when I was more concrete in my view of such things. But I have since come to accept only God has the right to decide such issues.

It has put me in the situation where I often now have to deal with people that in the past I might not have spend time with. I listen and pray for them, but above all try to accept them as I feel God would want me to. Love is often more than we love to believe.