Human logic has problems with a paradox- a statement that appears to contradict itself. Our Heavenly Father makes us aware of the fallacy of human logic and the ego by notable use paradoxes:
Judge not and you shall not be judged. Each benefit is preceded by our willingness to Love. Yes, there is plenty of opportunity to judge others because of all the self-interested actions that overwhelm us daily. Unrighteousness abounds. Our ego would dictate that we be judge and jury over all the injustice we are exposed to and “wack ‘em”. It is difficult for our minds to comprehend that people simply operate based on their revelation, or lack of it. Do you think there would be all of this corruption if they had the full revelation of Our Heavenly Father?
Condemn not and you shall not be condemned. Being critical of others is a close cousin of judgment. Criticism is a disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings That is a subtle trait of the ego. It looks for the “bad” rather than focusing on the “good”.
Forgive and you shall be forgiven. There are two types of people: those that need forgiveness, and those that WILL need forgiveness. Jesus said “But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.” Do you really think you can live a perfect life and have nothing that needs forgiveness? Our ego says “yes”, but our actions scream a resounding “NO”. What a simple thing to do to insure our future with Our Heavenly Father!
Give and you will receive. Most people focus on their needs and thus want to receive. However, if you give with the right motive (Love), you set yourself up to receive blessings from Heaven. Most people used this Scripture to give to get. The Faith Movement utilized with Scripture to an excess. Give an airplane to get a bigger airplane. Those who “get” in order to give use the principle of Love and are honored by Our Heavenly Father for HE knows the thoughts and intents of our hearts.
Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgive,
Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. KJV
Jesus surrendered on the Cross to conquer death. Love defies logic and as we are led by THE SPIRIT, we will do things that defy logic but open up the storehouses of Heaven to meet our needs and desires. What an exciting journey!