Love vs. Hate

proverbs 26:6
if you wish to accomplish something, trusting someone else to do it for you isn't the way to go.  instead, going forward with determination and prayerfully asking for the assistance of God would better complete the task at hand.

that was the message to me in this verse.  at first glance, the analogy between "cutting off one's feet" or "drinking poison" and the request of a fool's assistance seems rather extreme.  but on second thought, it goes to show how important God feels that taking things into one's own hands is in the sense of responsibility for taking initiative and finishing the job.  that was an incredibly convoluted sentence, and i'm not quite sure if it made any sense... but yeah aha. 

cutting off one's own feet and drinking poison are both acts which would hurt oneself.  as i consider that more, becoming involved with a true fool (we become like those with whom we associate) could be especially dangerous and damaging to our own walk.  yet, at the same time, im considering my obligation to love the sinner while hating the sin.  can i love the sinner while hating the sin and refraining from placing responsibilities in the hands of fools?  i think in light of the more intricate facets of that circumstance, the verse comes into its own even more and takes on greater meaning.

love the sinner, hate the sin, take care not to fall into habits of sin, responsibly complete jobs on your own--apart from foolishness.

im determined to take on my projects with determination now, though.  with God's help of course.  but his is the only lead i will take :3 specifically--im going to... [thinking] focus on the love.  here are girls state, ive met a lot of different girls already as a JC.  they have many varied interests and talents, and it's tempting to become biased at times as a result of differences--particularly those relating to academic strength or effort.  loving others--one of the hardest but most important responsibilities of a christian, and it is to this end that i will be working throughout the week that i'm here in tucson.