‘Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.’
~ Proverbs 14:21
I am disliked by my neighbor. And that’s putting it mildly. I have been a thorn in his side since I figured out he was interfering with the HVAC system and he’s been on a crusade ever since to make sure that life be as uncomfortable as possible for us. For every step I take to ensure he’s held accountable, he tries to push me back two.
As it is Easter, I find it very ironic that someone who considers himself a ‘man of God’ chooses to go against the teachings of Jesus. I, myself, am Catholic but I haven’t attended church in awhile (primarily for how the church is choosing to deal with it’s dark past).
The neighbor, however, makes it a point to ‘be a good neighbor’ while in public but is the complete opposite once he’s behind closed doors. Very much like Jekyll and Hyde. He very much makes it a point to assert his control, authority and power whenever possible, knowing full well that no one question his image.
I fully believe that God is watching. I believe he sees what the neighbor is like in public, as well as what he’s like behind closed doors. Do I know for certain that he’ll be denied entry into Heaven when he dies? No, I don’t. But it wouldn’t surprise me in the least if he’s not granted automatic entry because of how he treats others when he thinks no one is watching.
Island of Misfit Mamas 