Let’s Be Perfect

The White Gold does not do battle for it is beyond the Arch of Time.

It cannot Win or Lose For these both suggest the end of an event And beyond the Arch of Time there is no end … and no beginning.

It cannot be Destroyed or Die For beyond the Arch of Time, there is no Death … and no Birth

Beyond the Arch there is not what is beneath

But what is beneath is enveloped by what is not beyond - such that both is and is not…

   … ARE

This conversation came while reading one of the most engrossing series of books I’ve ever encountered. They’re called the Chronicals of Thomas Covenant - six great, thought provoking books about a leper (Thomas Covenant) who wields the power and Wild Magic of the White Gold (his wedding band) in an effort to save the Land from Lord Foul (with all his aliases).

Without the White Gold - the Wild Magic - Lord Foul the Despiser, Gray Slayer, Fangthane and Render, enemy of the Land, would have nothing against which to fight.

Without the White Gold. . .  there would be no fight.

But, why fight?

The victor can be merciful; The vanqushed can see God.
The living die; The dead find life.
The aggressor conquers; The meek will own the Land.

Why is this true?

You ask the question for "ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of." (Luke 9:52-56)

This conversation came while reading one of the most engrossing series of books I’ve ever encountered. They’re called the Chronicals of Thomas Covenant - six great, thought provoking books about a leper (Thomas Covenant) who wields the power and Wild Magic of the White Gold (his wedding band) in an effort to save the Land from Lord Foul (with all his aliases).

I question the god you serve
    if you must fight his battles.

I question the god you serve
    if he must fight his battles

If God is truly God. . .

Who in the universe can stand against him?
Who has weapons to harm him?
Who can come up with a strategy to disorient him?
Name the person who’s challenge he takes seriously!

The TRUE God
fights no battles,
wins no wars,
conquers nothing.

For when the battle is over. . .
   . . . GOD IS STILL GOD!!

Whether it is murderous and violent or peaceful and diplomatic. . .
   . . . GOD IS STILL GOD!!

Whether you are the victor or the vanquished. . .
   . . . GOD IS STILL GOD!!

How petty. . .
How puny. . .
How pitiful your god if you dream of fighting for him.

"Be still, and know that I am God!" (Psalms 46:10)