Taking scripture out of context for personal use is such a favorite past-time of our society that it reminds me of the warnings Jesus gave us when talking about the end times and saying that this is exactly what would happen: that false prophets would speak, that the word would be used against us and that we would see many, many things that sounded like God and tickled our ears but weren't. Personally, I'd be very wary using scripture for my personal use like that because I think there's a very strong accountability issue. I recognize the fact that at any given moment, I may be in the presence of my Lord and Savior, and I do not want to be the one to look into His eyes and admit I misused His words for my personal gain. So, let's explore that passage that is so fondly being thrown around at the moment and chastising me for posting what my very credible source has given me. The passage comes on the heels of the adulterous woman in which the Lord stated he who is without sin may cast the first stone. And no one could.(This is the first step of teaching that we are all sinners.)
The next section just before this is Jesus' revelation that He is the Light of the World and believing in Him, no one will walk in darkness. (This is Jesus offering the solution to our sins: believing in Him.) Now mind you, please, remember that this portion of the chapter is addressing the Scribes and Pharissees up to this point in front of the Jews at the temple on the Mount of Olives.
And then it shifts, to those who believed in Him, He said: “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (Everyone focuses on just the second half of that sentence.)
All of my studies have taught me to read the verses before and the verses after for context. I'm sure this is actually sunday school 101 for everyone. So the verses after this one, go on to explain, that Jesus was talking about Himself. The truth here is HIM. Always has been and every believer knows that. So to use this verse like you have for YOUR TRUTH is misinterpretation of this verse.
The truth that needs to come out in our district will come out in the investigation Chief Johnson is thoroughly conducting. The truth you are espousing is your viewpoint from the labor side which doesn't have to balance all the management issues. The truth I have been posting is the "rest of the story" so to speak from the management side from deeper within so that you might possibly understand there are things labor doesn't know nor do they need to know. Management does what they have to do. Mistakes will happen. There really are better ways to handle things than what's been going on. Rash accusations, tempers, disrespect, manipulation, games and rumors don't serve anyone. Timing is everything and our economy certainly hasn't helped everybody's original gameplan. A little grace goes a long way on all sides though.
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