07 The God of This World and Opposing Forces

Deeply Touched by My Beloved

I was deeply touched by 'My Beloved'.   I was struck by the sincerity of the author as he described his youth and his grappling to deal with with what Jesus taught in contrast to what the world valued.  This was writing that was doctrinally profound and also real practically, unashamed to proclaim its love of Jesus, and giving proof of sincerity through the author's struggles to honor our Lord which was reciprocated by our Lord in being given ever increasing light .  We have nothing to be afraid of by being honest, "for perfect love casts out fear", "grace does much more abound"   and "the path of the righteous is as the dawning light,

Chronos Insight in the book "As You Judge"

"The shortness of time is frequently urged as an incentive for seeking righteousness and making Christ our friend. This should not be the great motive with us; for it savors of selfishness..."

What is the difference between infinite time and eternity? Have we forced Jesus into our definitions of time, thus allowing Chronos to rule over Him? What does this do to us?