House Of Cards

[Charles E Holmes (MOG)]

Have you ever wondered why most relationships , marriages, churches or corporations fail? Or why do people who seem to be perfect for each other end up parting ways? The real reason for this is because their relationship or business practices are built on lies or deceit. It can also be because most people who become rich, get that way by messing over or deceiving people out of their income. When marriages fail, sometimes it can be because the husband or the wife did not reveal everything about themselves before the marriage began. My mother used to tell me and my siblings, If you lie; then you will cheat; if you cheat; then you will steal and if you steal ;then you will kill. She would say its a chain reaction , so start practice trying to do the right thing or the wrong thing may get you in trouble. I used to laugh at my mother when she would talk about other peoples relationships. You know the people who seem to have it all and seem to be the perfect couple. Or the people who seem to be blessed despite their evil ways. She would say, "honey their marriage or business is just a house of cards waiting for a strong wind to blow it over". Even though I was laughing then, I understand now what she really meant. What she meant was if you are going to do anything in life and want to stay successful in it then you have to do it by being honest. Like my mother used to say, the truth will set you free or she would say ," tell me the truth even if it hurts, because I rather you tell me the truth then a lie". Because if you lie, steal or deceive to achieve happiness or success then you are guaranteed to fail. Another thing remember this that power corrupts and if you use your new found power to hurt people or to use people the God will eventually punish you. Yes even in marriage, the husband or the wife may gain power over their spouse. Just because you make more money than your spouse, own your own home or even if you are more educated than you mate, you should never make them feel less than what they are. If you practice evil then you will pay , then fail and when you fail it will not come without pain or punishment. My mother would smile and say," Oh how the mighty have fallen". God is a vengeful God and he will punish those who tell lies, those who cheat, deceive or use their power in a disrespectful way. If you are planning on getting married , interested in starting a business or starting a church, do it with truth and with Gods blessings. Because if you follow the way of the world and be like everyone else, then your life, marriage, business or church, will be just like a house of cards waiting on the wrath of God to blow it away.
Have a blessed night,
Charles

1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.