Anyone blind to the spiritual world as a consequence is bound to the material world! We need the Spirit from God to understand the things given to us by God. Without God’s enablement, we see the treasures of God as trash. Human wisdom and understanding only enables us to understand the physical world.
Anyone defending bad behavior does not care about the person they are defending. Caring is demonstrated by keeping people accountable, not enabling them to be irresponsible. This is because accountability helps people grow and be the best they can be! The Army’s mantra is "be all you can be!" How do they do it? By commanding officers keeping those under their command, accountable through correction and discipline. Next time that you are inclined to defend someone’s ego, ask yourself “Am I helping them become better or worst!”
Now with the CoVID19 Pandemic, we maintain distance with others, but we need to draw near to God. These uncertain times require close spiritual proximity to Him. David felt that God was far away from him. But God shows up in new ways. I always remember what one of my old professor’s taught me, it will feel like God’s presence is gone, so we don’t take it for granted.
Just because you feel guilty does not mean that you are guilty. You could have an overactive conscience, just like others who never feel gui