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Sitting in the Seat of the Scornful

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Have you ever sat in the seat of the scornful? Are you sitting in the seat of the scornful? For some, cynicism is part of their psychological makeup. It often grows out of thwarted ambitions and a desire to discredit or displace another. We must overcome cynicism and not let anything prevent us from being nourished spiritually and being faithful to our covenant with God.

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  • Bruno Gebarski
    Bruno Gebarski
    A sound rebuke for all of us concerning cynicism while sitting in the seat of the scornful: “We’ve all been there & done that” admonishes Dr. Ward in this sobering message in line with Passover spring season festivals. Via media, society or even casual conversation, some, even in the Church of God, lampoon everything: from traditions to values nothing is sacred any longer. Everyone & everything is fair game for unbridle criticism which is the precursor of cynicism. We’ve become nations of voyeurs looking into the private lives of the rich & famous. Cynicism & scorn are insidious afflictions thus a form of self-righteousness since the cynic always ‘knows everything better.’ Somehow the scornful cynic has deceived himself into believing that he is on a greater mission: no one is going to pull the wool over his eyes as bitterness becomes his raison d’être! One of the six things The Eternal hates is those who sow discord among God’s people. Uncontrolled & unbridled criticism, cynicism and bitterness harbinger utter spiritual disaster reminds us Dr. Ward such as Satan, Cain and Esau. How can we criticize members of the same Body of the Church without criticizing ourselves?

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