As the great counterfeiter, satan was furious at the Tower of Babel when he had all the people united with Nimrod to defy God by not only building the Tower against God's will , but in daring to shoot an arrow up towards Heaven, symbolically wanting to slay the Lord...So because it was ordained before time that Israel was to be a nation of God's people and were yet to be born, the Lord scattered their tongues, breaking their communications and causing division, allowing time to intercede and his nation to be born.
In Sarah was the promise, her seed not Hagar's! Ishmael sought the inheritance and has been after it ever since.His descendents, counterfeit of Isaac's descendents fight to gain the blessing to try and take the kingdom of Heaven by force~ as counterfeits, as envoys from Babylon, they seek to pretend to serve God calling Him, Allah, but Allah is the angel of light- the spirit of antichrist - the deceiver of nations, even those born into it are deceived into thinking they are doing 'god' a service, but their god is not our God! John 8:44 describes their mandate spiritually, they will come and do as they did to Hezekiah, pretending concern so as to gain the secrets of the treasury and cost Hezekiah the kingdom! Their time may be short, but they are coming into it as a descendent of Ishmael is on the rise. That charismatic false peace maker is coming. The nations will love him as the world loves its own ~ under the guise of peace and humanity he will deceive the nations and when he has seized power, the mask will come off and all who havent bowed to him will be sought out and persuaded as a famine of the Word will come and the hearts of most grow cold and weary wondering when He will return for us.The evil one like Absalom will gain the hearts of many people. He would fool the world and the very elect if it were possible.
WE all will have a Job like experience, we all will pass through the flood and the fires of this life, but we are told to fear not for He is with us and His rod and staff will comfort us. We are to continue and study showing ourselves approved, rightly dividing the Word of God! WE are to put on that whole armour of God and listen to that still small voice~ WE are to tests the spirits and hold fast to that which is 'good' as we take every 'thought' captive and choose each day whom we will serve~
We must decrease, as He must increase, we are to try and learn what is pleasing to the Lord and as we put to death the deeds of the flesh we can put on the mind of Christ and no longer be double minded as those who receive nothing from God almighty.We must stand fast, being assured of the blessed hope we have in HIM and not listen to those seducing familiar religious spirits that satan has mingled into the churches today bringing their false doctrines of demons along with them with their thus saith the lords... speaking words but not HIS, prophecying lies and causing each to do what is right in their own eyes, without seeking the will of the Father in their lives..A great falling away is coming among those who hold a form of religion but through their live's actions, deny the power of it! The warning went out to the 7 churches in Revelations and is a warning to us as well that we must prepare the way of the Lord!
This generation is growing up not 'knowing' God. A man's enemies will be that of his own household, including the household of faith. Satan has caused divisions and lies to grow in like weeds in the garden of our Lord and Jesus said that the spirit of antichrist was already at work, even back when Jesus was preparing to go back to the Father!
How many men have killed one another, thinking they were doing God a service? Satan, that counterfeiter has been playing god and making the church his tower of babel so, confusing the speech of the people and breaking unity to prevent men from knowing how to seek God. For lack of knowledge, my people go into exile~ for lack of knowledge my people perish....Purify your hearts you sinners we are told to cleanse our minds and to stop being double minded as the battle for our souls is ongoing in our own hearts and minds! The enemy is a whisperer, a deceiver and lures and entices us by own own desires ever planting thoughts in our heads for us to choose to indulge in. That causes men to sin and sin when full grown will bring forth death!We are to renounce all the workings of satan in our lives if we are to expect to be joint heirs with Jesus. Jn 3:36 says he who believes in the Son has everlasting life, but also says, 'he who dont not obey the Son [some translations say does not believe the Son] shall NOT see life but the wrath of God rests upon him and it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God!...Pauls said o wretched man that I am...and so are we ~!...For me to live is Christ and to die is GAIN~ how many of us are prepared to put our lives where our words are? How many rather hear smoothe speech and not deal with their responsibility to study word and know well the condition of God's flock?
How do we hear that still small voice of the Holy Spirit? God shares the throne with no one, especially satan. He had him cast out of heaven when he tried to sieze the throne....Know ye not we are the temple of the Holy Spirit? What then are we to do...?...WE are to renounce our wicked ways!! WE are to renounce the workings of satan in our lives.. All those sublte spirits that entertain our thoughts, our unspoken thoughts...Jesus said that for a man to even look on a woman , that if he lusted in his heart , he has already committed adultery! That example speaks to our minds!....The battle for our eternal salvation is in our minds, not our whitewashed outer tombs!!What are the workings of satan in our lives?What is it that we are to renounce ? How do we know that it is the Holy Spirit that is speaking to us to guide us into all truth?...[by taking heed according to the Word...]
The heart is deceitful and desperate to be corrupt! Secret sins in our members~ outwardly clean but the cup is full of iniquity!We can go through the motions and continue to deceive ourselves, but then how will we stand in the jungle of the Jordan, when we cant stand up against the wrong in our own hearts? The Lord searches the hearts and minds of men~ even if our heart condemns us, He is greater than our hearts and if we repent- if MY people who are called by MY Name, humble themselves and PRAY, I will forgive them their sins and cleanse them from all manner of unrighteousness....How can we do this? How do we face ourselves and stand up and choose Jesus?These people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from Me....
Jesus spoke to the man with demons and asked his name...Legion, for we are many....Jesus cast Legion out and they went into the swine and jumped off the cliff....A legion is comprised of many soldiers~ The devil is at war with the saints and never sleeps or slumbers but is ever about roaming like a lion seeking whom he may devour~
There is no discharge from the 'war', nor will wickedness deliver those who are given to it. To the pure He shows Himself Pure, but to the 'crooked' He shows Himself 'perverse' [or crooked, such as people blaming God when things go wrong in their lives or take matters into their own hands rather than listening to the Holy Spirit, choosing to do it their way, BUT we are warned " My thoughts are not your thoughts says the Lord ~ nor My ways are your ways"...
Paul said, O wretched man that I am...remember??
So we are to renounce the workings of satan in our lives...we are to clean our house and guard the door so the thief can not enter in and make us 7 times worse~than when we began....
Or we can say Lord Lord we did many works, in Your name, but He will say 'begone' I dont know you!!Repent.. How do we repent? By renouncing the workings of satan in our lives!! How... ?
What is your name, Jesus asked and when told, he cast satan out! He wasnt asking the demoniac 'his' name but He was asking for the 'name[s]' of the devils that were leading the man astray and taking him out of his 'right ' mind~ as all who could see the man knew he was naked before the Lord....
Name them, cast them out,lock the door, trim your lamp, preserve the oil of the Holy Spirit by whom you were annointed by on the day you called Christ your Lord....Unveil yourself, remove that mask of self righteousness! Get naked before the Lord and remove those whitewashed tombstones and let the dead bury the dead while you come back to life in Him...
Recognise them, name them and cast them out... the spirit of self righteousness, the spirit of pride, the spirit of condemnation, the spirit of calamity, the spirit of deceit, the spirit of 'religion', the spirit of hate, the spirit of envy, the spirit of strife, the spirit of greed, the spirit of gluttony, the spirit of malice, the spirit of depression, the spirit of defeat, the spirit of fear,the spirit of confusion,the spirit of bearing false witness, the spirit of false prophecy, the spirit of coersion,the spirit of falsehood, the spirit of false religion, the spirit of pretense,the spirit of rage, the spirit of anxiety,the spirit of disobedience, the spirit of rejection, the spirit of lust, the spirit of jealousy, the spirit of murder, the spirit of prejudice, the spirit of racism, the spirit of haughtiness, the spirit of deception, the spirit of lies, the spirit of pride, the spirit of laziness, the spirit of control, the spirit of manipulation, the spirit of ego, the spirit of self centeredness, the spirit of guilt, the spirit of war, the spirit of anger, the spirit of wickedness, the spirit of compromise, the spirit of revenge, the spirit of chaos, the spirit of destruction, the spirit of immorality, the spirit of doubt, the spirit of elitism, the spirit of deafness, the spirit of blindness, the spirit of cowardess, the spirit of narcissism, the spirit of betrayal, the spirit of drunkeness, the spirit of doublemindedness, the spirit of divination, the spirit of witchcraft, the spirit of rebellion , the spirit of greed, the spirit of surrender, the spirit of condemnation, the spirit of woe, the spirit of hate together with all the others, named and unnamed together in tandem custom lured by your own desires, that if you continue to allow them one room in the house of your mind, you can not please God your Father~
Repent, open your hearts to God and lay yourself at the foot of the cross and renounce the workings of satan in your life! Be healed and freed in the name of Jesus! Embrace your salvation, go and sin no more,making disciples of all the nations...starting with the nation of your own heart. Be washed by the water of the Word! receive the continual cleansing with the living waters - repent and be baptised by the Holy Spirit, not holding a form of religion but being pure religion, before God our Father, visiting not only the physical widows, but the spiritual ones as well, those who have lost their husband ...those who have lost God in their lives and backslid...visit the orphans, including the spiritual orphans, those who have no Father ...so they can experience the adoption of God~! but to all who received HIM who believed [obeyed] in HIS Name[Jesus} He gave POWER to become Children of God~ who were 'born' not of man but of the will of God.... He is willing that none should perish,BUT that ALL come unto repentence~taste and see that the Lord is good~
Then you will experience that peace that surpasses understanding as the weight of the 'world' will be lifted off your shoulders as Jesus said His yoke is easy ~ and once we can face ourselves, naked and unashamed before God, not hiding from him but being able to boldly come before the throne of grace~
ALL that the Father gives to Me will come to Me and him who comes to Me, I will NOT cast out...The sooner we believe He loves us and cares for us and is concerned for us, the sooner we cast out all doubt and doublemindedness, the sooner we will be able to fully embrace the Love of God in our lives and be able to witness it to others....
This is what the Lord has done for me in my life! He has given me an ear to hear and spiritual eyes to see and the ear tries words like the palate tastes food. Every Word of the Lord proves true...
GBU~! Ave
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Obama ~ Pied Piper~ Read before voting!!
Obama has made alot of promises that dont make sense when delved into.He has been like a "Pied Piper" to the disgruntled, disenchanted and uniformed.His position with unpatriotic people, his refusal to salute our flag, his not visiting our wounded veterans, his alliance with unscrupulous people going all the way back to 1981, his denials of things that have been publicly proven about him, his affinity with rich arab business men, his part in the Fannie /Freddie collapse and the payoffs he publicly received ...too many red flags and too many deceptions!!
Regardless to the media denegration of Mc Cain and Palin, they are the best choice and sober, intelligent, reasonable person could consider regardless to race, religion or political persuasion. Out nation has hope as long as we continue to choose leaders that are dedicated to making our nation great.
Obama is not about making our nation great, rather he is about socializing and weakening it and turning it into a third world power if he wins. Dont let this happen to America! Save America ~ vote for McCain & Palin~
To those who are faith minded I have some scriptures to share below that should help bring about a proper frame of mind in helping you to see and decide what is actually the right thing to do... Please read this in its entirety and consider this when you vote...
Food for thought.... most seems basic to me and may seem so to you, but to one I have sent this too, he doesnt understand where I am coming from and still chooses to believe you can be a prochoice abortion endorsing Christian who will be accepted by God. I disagree according to my understanding, I think I have the mind of Christ in these matters and think I understand as one who has the Holy Spirit guiding me. I could be in error, if that can be demonstrated biblically, but this fellow, offers nothing but surmations of his reading of what I wrote and shows no basis for his own conclusions other than to attack me.. Oh well , I wanted to share these anyway and think most will remember them and if you agree let me know but also if you think I am wrong on any of it still let me know.
Thanks~!
GBU~!
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Colossians 1:10 NIV • Read this chapterAnd we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
As we mature in Christ, the things of this world are viewed more as 'trappings' or the cares of the world that we abandon as we see more clearly how to please t he Lord."He must increase & I must decrease" becomes not only 'understood' but embraced and complied with to our own benefit, which then explains when Jesus said " My yoke is easy".. It does get easier when you seek to do his will, resist the devil and not compromise, which keeps you free from guilt as the devil looses his foothold in your life...
1 John 3:9 NIV • Read this chapterNo one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God....So as we yield to the Holy Spirit and are 'watered' by the Word, we begin to grow in Christ and as we study His word, seeking his will and not some 'angle' to manipulate the word according to our desires...
We see that we must resist the devil and our self serving desires which would give birth to sin and bring us to failure and even death.
We are born of God, no longer subject to the flesh, although we inhabit earthly bodies, we are to glorify God in our bodies as well...It isnt as hard, once we submit to his teaching and will for us .
All that the father gives to me will come to me.. .Jesus said, since He is willing that NONE should perish, it is fairly certain that since we are 'chosen'[you did not choose me but I chose you...] Some through their own stubborness and rebellion, resist the Father's will for great portions of their earthly lives... it is said that even the elect 'could' be fooled...but not that they 'would'.
Some say that we get into Predestination as a result of these promises of God and since he knows the beginning and the end of the matter, there is an element of that.It should be to our encouragement however, since he has plans for us that are 'good' and not evil...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 NIV • Read this chapter[ Living to Please God ] Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
...Once we come to terms to trust and believe in God and not lean on our own 'understanding' we can begin the process of cleansing our temple[mind& heart]putting away the childish things, studying and learning to a workman serving God no longer allowing evil thoughts to persuade our carnal minds, as we gradually put on the mind of Christ.
Philippians 1:21 NIVUK • Read this chapterFor to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
...When we become disciplined and accustomed to living in the Word and putting the flesh last while we practice our belief as we choose new each day , in each and every circumstance we face, who we will choose to serve.. It is one or the other, God or our own carnal reasoning which was introduced to us by the devil...If God is God choose Him and live.. if he is not God or Lord of your life you will not choose Him. So to live is Christ and to put to death the deeds of the flesh is gaining favor in God's sight and will lead to becoming joint heirs with Jesus.
Therefore as Paul said, we can not compare the sufferings we face now with the glories of the things to come..
2 Thessalonians 3:6 NIVUK • Read this chapter[ Warning Against Idleness ] In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.
...If we become complacent and shrug our reasonable duty to God when we have been freed by His grace from all matters of our unrighteousness, when we put on Christ's righteousness in our lives, we are reminded to 'go and sin no more'....
If we let our light so shine before men, we do our duty to make disciples of all the nations and not shun our responsibilities as Christians in any area of our lives, including 'everything' we are to give thanks in and for.. then even in matters such as politics, we are sometimes faced with the spiritually moral dilemmas presented and it is then we have to stand up for Jesus and what he would do and want us to do.
We can not slack off as curse is he who does the will of God with slackness!!We also are not to be cowardly or hide our lamp under a bushel... so being a hidden believer and not bearing the fruits of the Spirit make us double minded, two faced and self deceived.
John 3:36 NASB
36"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."
...If we 'believe' and not just merely surfacely acknowledge a weak allegiance to ... we will embrace and digest that belief to become part of us and then live by that belief... we are to obey and continue in his word and thus prove to be his disciples... we arent to be like the seed on rocky soil that grows a bit and then shrivels before any fruit can be born.We are to be like the tree planted by living waters and grow and bear fruit doing the will of our Father in heaven as Jesus always did what was pleasing to His Father, so shall we do.
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIVUK • Read this chapterWe demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
...We can not allow ourselves to compromise and allow evil to have its place in our lives as the Lord shares his throne with no evil~! WE must take every thought captive and not be like Adam & Eve who considered, embraced and partook of reasoning that allowed them to defy God and thus loose their position in the garden, being cast out.
1 John 4:1 NIV • Read this chapter[ Test the Spirits ] Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
...the battleground for our souls is in our minds and thoughts are constantly presented to our minds to consider and think about which lead to our action or inactions.We will be judged by our actions and intent of our hearts. If we harbor iniquity in our hearts then we are double minded, meaning we entertain thoughts presented by demonic influences of the spirits roaming to and fro seeking whom they may devour... Resist the devil and reject the evil thoughts and you will be able to see right and wrong as you yield to the will of the Father.
2 Timothy 2:14 NIV • Read this chapter[ A Workman Approved by God ] Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
...The Holy Spirit of God that guides us into all truth, is always in agreement with the Word so where 2 or more are gathered in "MY" name, there I will be in the midst of them... a promise and instruction as to how we can test the spirit of any thought we get to consider. The Holy Spirit will never tell you anything that goes against the word of God as a house divided can not stand and Jesus and the Father are one and their Spirit of Truth is one with them as well and is here to guide us.
2 Timothy 2:15 NIV • Read this chapterDo your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
...AS we study God's word and let it grow in our hearts and minds, it will be ready to bear witness to what the Holy Spirit tries to teach us and also will send up the red flags when religious thoughts [from spirit of religion] and others in tandem approach your mind with the 'what ifs' that ultimately would cause you to doubt God and fail.
So study and become one with the word as Jesus is one with the Father!
Romans 12:1 NASB • Read this chapter[ Dedicated Service ] Therefore [1 Cor 1:10; 2 Cor 10:1-4; Eph 4:1; 1 Pet 2:11] I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to [Rom 6:13, 16, 19; 1 Cor 6:20; Heb 13:15; 1 Pet 2:5] present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
...The closer you draw near to God the closer he will draw near to you.. which would only stand to reason t hat you would want to be as best prepared to be before Him and not stand ashamed.
Romans 8:13 NASB • Read this chapterfor [Rom 8:6] if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are [Col 3:5] putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
...all things are lawful for me but not all things are helpful, so to continue in an activity that will bring you shame , it is better to forsake such sinful activity and become a living sacrifice so that no one can rightly accuse you when you know you are doing the Lords will. Being falsely accused will happen, but you will know that your redeemer lives and that as long as you seek his will you will be safe from judgement.
Matthew 18:15 NIV • Read this chapter[ A Brother Who Sins Against You ] "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
...Trying to show an unyielding carnal minded brother is not an easy task, especially when he has wronged you.Trying to bring him to his right mind in exposing the wrong is also difficult as he who is estranged will seek pretext to break out against sound judgement. So in love and gentleness you are to show the brother the error of his way and pray the Holy Spirit grants him repentence. If you are able to reach and persuade him to the truth, you will be blessed for having restored a brother.
Ezekiel 3:18 NASB • Read this chapter"When I say to the wicked, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to warn the wicked from his wicked way that he may live, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his [Ezek 3:20; 33:6, 8] blood I will require at your hand.
...If like when Jonah didnt want to warn the Ninevites because he saw them as enemy, you are rebelling against the will of God and your life will reap punishment til you repent and comply..IF you do and others are reached for righteousness to give God glory, then you will be rewarded but if you dont, then you will be blamed...We are to walk blameless to it is better to do God's will!
Titus 3:10 NASB • Read this chapter[2 John 10] Reject a [Rom 16:17] factious man [Matt 18:15] after a first and second warning,
...when a false teacher or false brother is in your midst only causing dissension and raising doubts to lead others astray, you are to warn him and witness to him in hopes of restoring him. If he remains unyielding and obviously is leading others astray, then you are to warn him to desist and if he doesnt, then you are to shun him and have nothing more to do with him til he is ready to receive the word of God and obey it.
Philippians 4:8 NIV • Read this chapterFinally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things
...To be yielding to the Holy Spirit's guidance will cause you to put away fifthy talk, thought word and deed and when you choose to think on fruitful thoughts you will be able to honestly please the father.
Galatians 5:22 NIV • Read this chapterBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness
...This is the barometer of how we are to sek and serve God..the Holy Spirit will bear peaceable fruits of righteousness within our beings and gradually allow those fruits to guide us in all our daily considerations and decisions .
1 Thessalonians 2:4 NIV • Read this chapterOn the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
...As we mature, we become more confident in the word and we wear the whole armour of God, rightly divide the word and can stand ready to give account to all who ask or demand of us. We may not be popular and may be rejected but as servants are not greater than their master, we can expect at times to be mistreated as Jesus was, so when we are meeting various trials we are to count it as joy that we are privileged to share in his sufferings!
Hebrews 6:11 NIV • Read this chapterWe want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
...To do this we must obey and embrace Gods word and not be double minded as to not receive from him the wisdom the Holy Spirit wishes to impart to us. If you are confused about who you are listening to, then that is not from God and you need to stop thinking, pray and wait to receive confirmation from the Lord before you proceed.
Once you are certain that you are hearing from the Holy Spirit, you will then be empowered to do Gods will.
Matthew 5:19 NIV • Read this chapterAnyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
...If you allow earthly compromise to negate Gods will then you will fail.If you stand up to what you know what is right according to Gods will and not the will of man, then you will be great in the kingdom of God, even if you are looked upon as a nut by others.
Acts 5:29 NIV • Read this chapterPeter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men.
...This is true for all of us and it is time we stand against abortion in America as it is evil, no matter how you may carnally want to justify it! If God is Lord of your life, then obey him!~
I have now had some time to think and review these verses and have placed my initial comments on them according the the level I am now at in my service to almighty God. I hope and pray that you will see what the Lord is trying to tell you through the words he has enabled me to present. :) GBU~! Ave
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10:33 PM - Food for thought before the presidential elections Current mood: contemplative Category: Religion and Philosophy
Food for thought.... most seems basic to me and may seem so to you, but to one I have sent this too, he doesnt understand where I am coming from and still chooses to believe you can be a prochoice abortion endorsing Christian who will be accepted by God. I disagree according to my understanding, I think I have the mind of Christ in these matters and think I understand as one who has the Holy Spirit guiding me. I could be in error, if that can be demonstrated biblically, but this fellow, offers nothing but surmations of his reading of what I wrote and shows no basis for his own conclusions other than to attack me.. Oh well , I wanted to share these anyway and think most will remember them and if you agree let me know but also if you think I am wrong on any of it still let me know.
Thanks~!
GBU~!
Ave
Colossians 1:10 NIV • Read this chapterAnd we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
As we mature in Christ, the things of this world are viewed more as 'trappings' or the cares of the world that we abandon as we see more clearly how to please t he Lord."He must increase & I must decrease" becomes not only 'understood' but embraced and complied with to our own benefit, which then explains when Jesus said " My yoke is easy".. It does get easier when you seek to do his will, resist the devil and not compromise, which keeps you free from guilt as the devil looses his foothold in your life...
1 John 3:9 NIV • Read this chapterNo one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God....So as we yield to the Holy Spirit and are 'watered' by the Word, we begin to grow in Christ and as we study His word, seeking his will and not some 'angle' to manipulate the word according to our desires...
We see that we must resist the devil and our self serving desires which would give birth to sin and bring us to failure and even death.
We are born of God, no longer subject to the flesh, although we inhabit earthly bodies, we are to glorify God in our bodies as well...It isnt as hard, once we submit to his teaching and will for us .
All that the father gives to me will come to me.. .Jesus said, since He is willing that NONE should perish, it is fairly certain that since we are 'chosen'[you did not choose me but I chose you...] Some through their own stubborness and rebellion, resist the Father's will for great portions of their earthly lives... it is said that even the elect 'could' be fooled...but not that they 'would'.
Some say that we get into Predestination as a result of these promises of God and since he knows the beginning and the end of the matter, there is an element of that.It should be to our encouragement however, since he has plans for us that are 'good' and not evil...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 NIV • Read this chapter[ Living to Please God ] Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
...Once we come to terms to trust and believe in God and not lean on our own 'understanding' we can begin the process of cleansing our temple[mind& heart]putting away the childish things, studying and learning to a workman serving God no longer allowing evil thoughts to persuade our carnal minds, as we gradually put on the mind of Christ.
Philippians 1:21 NIVUK • Read this chapterFor to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
...When we become disciplined and accustomed to living in the Word and putting the flesh last while we practice our belief as we choose new each day , in each and every circumstance we face, who we will choose to serve.. It is one or the other, God or our own carnal reasoning which was introduced to us by the devil...If God is God choose Him and live.. if he is not God or Lord of your life you will not choose Him. So to live is Christ and to put to death the deeds of the flesh is gaining favor in God's sight and will lead to becoming joint heirs with Jesus.
Therefore as Paul said, we can not compare the sufferings we face now with the glories of the things to come..
2 Thessalonians 3:6 NIVUK • Read this chapter[ Warning Against Idleness ] In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.
...If we become complacent and shrug our reasonable duty to God when we have been freed by His grace from all matters of our unrighteousness, when we put on Christ's righteousness in our lives, we are reminded to 'go and sin no more'....
If we let our light so shine before men, we do our duty to make disciples of all the nations and not shun our responsibilities as Christians in any area of our lives, including 'everything' we are to give thanks in and for.. then even in matters such as politics, we are sometimes faced with the spiritually moral dilemmas presented and it is then we have to stand up for Jesus and what he would do and want us to do.
We can not slack off as curse is he who does the will of God with slackness!!We also are not to be cowardly or hide our lamp under a bushel... so being a hidden believer and not bearing the fruits of the Spirit make us double minded, two faced and self deceived.
John 3:36 NASB
36"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."
...If we 'believe' and not just merely surfacely acknowledge a weak allegiance to ... we will embrace and digest that belief to become part of us and then live by that belief... we are to obey and continue in his word and thus prove to be his disciples... we arent to be like the seed on rocky soil that grows a bit and then shrivels before any fruit can be born.We are to be like the tree planted by living waters and grow and bear fruit doing the will of our Father in heaven as Jesus always did what was pleasing to His Father, so shall we do.
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIVUK • Read this chapterWe demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
...We can not allow ourselves to compromise and allow evil to have its place in our lives as the Lord shares his throne with no evil~! WE must take every thought captive and not be like Adam & Eve who considered, embraced and partook of reasoning that allowed them to defy God and thus loose their position in the garden, being cast out.
1 John 4:1 NIV • Read this chapter[ Test the Spirits ] Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
...the battleground for our souls is in our minds and thoughts are constantly presented to our minds to consider and think about which lead to our action or inactions.We will be judged by our actions and intent of our hearts. If we harbor iniquity in our hearts then we are double minded, meaning we entertain thoughts presented by demonic influences of the spirits roaming to and fro seeking whom they may devour... Resist the devil and reject the evil thoughts and you will be able to see right and wrong as you yield to the will of the Father.
2 Timothy 2:14 NIV • Read this chapter[ A Workman Approved by God ] Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
...The Holy Spirit of God that guides us into all truth, is always in agreement with the Word so where 2 or more are gathered in "MY" name, there I will be in the midst of them... a promise and instruction as to how we can test the spirit of any thought we get to consider. The Holy Spirit will never tell you anything that goes against the word of God as a house divided can not stand and Jesus and the Father are one and their Spirit of Truth is one with them as well and is here to guide us.
2 Timothy 2:15 NIV • Read this chapterDo your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
...AS we study God's word and let it grow in our hearts and minds, it will be ready to bear witness to what the Holy Spirit tries to teach us and also will send up the red flags when religious thoughts [from spirit of religion] and others in tandem approach your mind with the 'what ifs' that ultimately would cause you to doubt God and fail.
So study and become one with the word as Jesus is one with the Father!
Romans 12:1 NASB • Read this chapter[ Dedicated Service ] Therefore [1 Cor 1:10; 2 Cor 10:1-4; Eph 4:1; 1 Pet 2:11] I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to [Rom 6:13, 16, 19; 1 Cor 6:20; Heb 13:15; 1 Pet 2:5] present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
...The closer you draw near to God the closer he will draw near to you.. which would only stand to reason t hat you would want to be as best prepared to be before Him and not stand ashamed.
Romans 8:13 NASB • Read this chapterfor [Rom 8:6] if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are [Col 3:5] putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
...all things are lawful for me but not all things are helpful, so to continue in an activity that will bring you shame , it is better to forsake such sinful activity and become a living sacrifice so that no one can rightly accuse you when you know you are doing the Lords will. Being falsely accused will happen, but you will know that your redeemer lives and that as long as you seek his will you will be safe from judgement.
Matthew 18:15 NIV • Read this chapter[ A Brother Who Sins Against You ] "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
...Trying to show an unyielding carnal minded brother is not an easy task, especially when he has wronged you.Trying to bring him to his right mind in exposing the wrong is also difficult as he who is estranged will seek pretext to break out against sound judgement. So in love and gentleness you are to show the brother the error of his way and pray the Holy Spirit grants him repentence. If you are able to reach and persuade him to the truth, you will be blessed for having restored a brother.
Ezekiel 3:18 NASB • Read this chapter"When I say to the wicked, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to warn the wicked from his wicked way that he may live, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his [Ezek 3:20; 33:6, 8] blood I will require at your hand.
...If like when Jonah didnt want to warn the Ninevites because he saw them as enemy, you are rebelling against the will of God and your life will reap punishment til you repent and comply..IF you do and others are reached for righteousness to give God glory, then you will be rewarded but if you dont, then you will be blamed...We are to walk blameless to it is better to do God's will!
Titus 3:10 NASB • Read this chapter[2 John 10] Reject a [Rom 16:17] factious man [Matt 18:15] after a first and second warning,
...when a false teacher or false brother is in your midst only causing dissension and raising doubts to lead others astray, you are to warn him and witness to him in hopes of restoring him. If he remains unyielding and obviously is leading others astray, then you are to warn him to desist and if he doesnt, then you are to shun him and have nothing more to do with him til he is ready to receive the word of God and obey it.
Philippians 4:8 NIV • Read this chapterFinally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things
...To be yielding to the Holy Spirit's guidance will cause you to put away fifthy talk, thought word and deed and when you choose to think on fruitful thoughts you will be able to honestly please the father.
Galatians 5:22 NIV • Read this chapterBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness
...This is the barometer of how we are to sek and serve God..the Holy Spirit will bear peaceable fruits of righteousness within our beings and gradually allow those fruits to guide us in all our daily considerations and decisions .
1 Thessalonians 2:4 NIV • Read this chapterOn the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
...As we mature, we become more confident in the word and we wear the whole armour of God, rightly divide the word and can stand ready to give account to all who ask or demand of us. We may not be popular and may be rejected but as servants are not greater than their master, we can expect at times to be mistreated as Jesus was, so when we are meeting various trials we are to count it as joy that we are privileged to share in his sufferings!
Hebrews 6:11 NIV • Read this chapterWe want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
...To do this we must obey and embrace Gods word and not be double minded as to not receive from him the wisdom the Holy Spirit wishes to impart to us. If you are confused about who you are listening to, then that is not from God and you need to stop thinking, pray and wait to receive confirmation from the Lord before you proceed.
Once you are certain that you are hearing from the Holy Spirit, you will then be empowered to do Gods will.
Matthew 5:19 NIV • Read this chapterAnyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
...If you allow earthly compromise to negate Gods will then you will fail.If you stand up to what you know what is right according to Gods will and not the will of man, then you will be great in the kingdom of God, even if you are looked upon as a nut by others.
Acts 5:29 NIV • Read this chapterPeter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men.
...This is true for all of us and it is time we stand against abortion in America as it is evil, no matter how you may carnally want to justify it! If God is Lord of your life, then obey him!~
I have now had some time to think and review these verses and have placed my initial comments on them according the the level I am now at in my service to almighty God. I hope and pray that you will see what the Lord is trying to tell you through the words he has enabled me to present. :) GBU~! Ave
Regardless to the media denegration of Mc Cain and Palin, they are the best choice and sober, intelligent, reasonable person could consider regardless to race, religion or political persuasion. Out nation has hope as long as we continue to choose leaders that are dedicated to making our nation great.
Obama is not about making our nation great, rather he is about socializing and weakening it and turning it into a third world power if he wins. Dont let this happen to America! Save America ~ vote for McCain & Palin~
To those who are faith minded I have some scriptures to share below that should help bring about a proper frame of mind in helping you to see and decide what is actually the right thing to do... Please read this in its entirety and consider this when you vote...
Food for thought.... most seems basic to me and may seem so to you, but to one I have sent this too, he doesnt understand where I am coming from and still chooses to believe you can be a prochoice abortion endorsing Christian who will be accepted by God. I disagree according to my understanding, I think I have the mind of Christ in these matters and think I understand as one who has the Holy Spirit guiding me. I could be in error, if that can be demonstrated biblically, but this fellow, offers nothing but surmations of his reading of what I wrote and shows no basis for his own conclusions other than to attack me.. Oh well , I wanted to share these anyway and think most will remember them and if you agree let me know but also if you think I am wrong on any of it still let me know.
Thanks~!
GBU~!
Ave
Colossians 1:10 NIV • Read this chapterAnd we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
As we mature in Christ, the things of this world are viewed more as 'trappings' or the cares of the world that we abandon as we see more clearly how to please t he Lord."He must increase & I must decrease" becomes not only 'understood' but embraced and complied with to our own benefit, which then explains when Jesus said " My yoke is easy".. It does get easier when you seek to do his will, resist the devil and not compromise, which keeps you free from guilt as the devil looses his foothold in your life...
1 John 3:9 NIV • Read this chapterNo one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God....So as we yield to the Holy Spirit and are 'watered' by the Word, we begin to grow in Christ and as we study His word, seeking his will and not some 'angle' to manipulate the word according to our desires...
We see that we must resist the devil and our self serving desires which would give birth to sin and bring us to failure and even death.
We are born of God, no longer subject to the flesh, although we inhabit earthly bodies, we are to glorify God in our bodies as well...It isnt as hard, once we submit to his teaching and will for us .
All that the father gives to me will come to me.. .Jesus said, since He is willing that NONE should perish, it is fairly certain that since we are 'chosen'[you did not choose me but I chose you...] Some through their own stubborness and rebellion, resist the Father's will for great portions of their earthly lives... it is said that even the elect 'could' be fooled...but not that they 'would'.
Some say that we get into Predestination as a result of these promises of God and since he knows the beginning and the end of the matter, there is an element of that.It should be to our encouragement however, since he has plans for us that are 'good' and not evil...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 NIV • Read this chapter[ Living to Please God ] Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
...Once we come to terms to trust and believe in God and not lean on our own 'understanding' we can begin the process of cleansing our temple[mind& heart]putting away the childish things, studying and learning to a workman serving God no longer allowing evil thoughts to persuade our carnal minds, as we gradually put on the mind of Christ.
Philippians 1:21 NIVUK • Read this chapterFor to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
...When we become disciplined and accustomed to living in the Word and putting the flesh last while we practice our belief as we choose new each day , in each and every circumstance we face, who we will choose to serve.. It is one or the other, God or our own carnal reasoning which was introduced to us by the devil...If God is God choose Him and live.. if he is not God or Lord of your life you will not choose Him. So to live is Christ and to put to death the deeds of the flesh is gaining favor in God's sight and will lead to becoming joint heirs with Jesus.
Therefore as Paul said, we can not compare the sufferings we face now with the glories of the things to come..
2 Thessalonians 3:6 NIVUK • Read this chapter[ Warning Against Idleness ] In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.
...If we become complacent and shrug our reasonable duty to God when we have been freed by His grace from all matters of our unrighteousness, when we put on Christ's righteousness in our lives, we are reminded to 'go and sin no more'....
If we let our light so shine before men, we do our duty to make disciples of all the nations and not shun our responsibilities as Christians in any area of our lives, including 'everything' we are to give thanks in and for.. then even in matters such as politics, we are sometimes faced with the spiritually moral dilemmas presented and it is then we have to stand up for Jesus and what he would do and want us to do.
We can not slack off as curse is he who does the will of God with slackness!!We also are not to be cowardly or hide our lamp under a bushel... so being a hidden believer and not bearing the fruits of the Spirit make us double minded, two faced and self deceived.
John 3:36 NASB
36"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."
...If we 'believe' and not just merely surfacely acknowledge a weak allegiance to ... we will embrace and digest that belief to become part of us and then live by that belief... we are to obey and continue in his word and thus prove to be his disciples... we arent to be like the seed on rocky soil that grows a bit and then shrivels before any fruit can be born.We are to be like the tree planted by living waters and grow and bear fruit doing the will of our Father in heaven as Jesus always did what was pleasing to His Father, so shall we do.
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIVUK • Read this chapterWe demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
...We can not allow ourselves to compromise and allow evil to have its place in our lives as the Lord shares his throne with no evil~! WE must take every thought captive and not be like Adam & Eve who considered, embraced and partook of reasoning that allowed them to defy God and thus loose their position in the garden, being cast out.
1 John 4:1 NIV • Read this chapter[ Test the Spirits ] Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
...the battleground for our souls is in our minds and thoughts are constantly presented to our minds to consider and think about which lead to our action or inactions.We will be judged by our actions and intent of our hearts. If we harbor iniquity in our hearts then we are double minded, meaning we entertain thoughts presented by demonic influences of the spirits roaming to and fro seeking whom they may devour... Resist the devil and reject the evil thoughts and you will be able to see right and wrong as you yield to the will of the Father.
2 Timothy 2:14 NIV • Read this chapter[ A Workman Approved by God ] Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
...The Holy Spirit of God that guides us into all truth, is always in agreement with the Word so where 2 or more are gathered in "MY" name, there I will be in the midst of them... a promise and instruction as to how we can test the spirit of any thought we get to consider. The Holy Spirit will never tell you anything that goes against the word of God as a house divided can not stand and Jesus and the Father are one and their Spirit of Truth is one with them as well and is here to guide us.
2 Timothy 2:15 NIV • Read this chapterDo your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
...AS we study God's word and let it grow in our hearts and minds, it will be ready to bear witness to what the Holy Spirit tries to teach us and also will send up the red flags when religious thoughts [from spirit of religion] and others in tandem approach your mind with the 'what ifs' that ultimately would cause you to doubt God and fail.
So study and become one with the word as Jesus is one with the Father!
Romans 12:1 NASB • Read this chapter[ Dedicated Service ] Therefore [1 Cor 1:10; 2 Cor 10:1-4; Eph 4:1; 1 Pet 2:11] I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to [Rom 6:13, 16, 19; 1 Cor 6:20; Heb 13:15; 1 Pet 2:5] present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
...The closer you draw near to God the closer he will draw near to you.. which would only stand to reason t hat you would want to be as best prepared to be before Him and not stand ashamed.
Romans 8:13 NASB • Read this chapterfor [Rom 8:6] if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are [Col 3:5] putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
...all things are lawful for me but not all things are helpful, so to continue in an activity that will bring you shame , it is better to forsake such sinful activity and become a living sacrifice so that no one can rightly accuse you when you know you are doing the Lords will. Being falsely accused will happen, but you will know that your redeemer lives and that as long as you seek his will you will be safe from judgement.
Matthew 18:15 NIV • Read this chapter[ A Brother Who Sins Against You ] "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
...Trying to show an unyielding carnal minded brother is not an easy task, especially when he has wronged you.Trying to bring him to his right mind in exposing the wrong is also difficult as he who is estranged will seek pretext to break out against sound judgement. So in love and gentleness you are to show the brother the error of his way and pray the Holy Spirit grants him repentence. If you are able to reach and persuade him to the truth, you will be blessed for having restored a brother.
Ezekiel 3:18 NASB • Read this chapter"When I say to the wicked, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to warn the wicked from his wicked way that he may live, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his [Ezek 3:20; 33:6, 8] blood I will require at your hand.
...If like when Jonah didnt want to warn the Ninevites because he saw them as enemy, you are rebelling against the will of God and your life will reap punishment til you repent and comply..IF you do and others are reached for righteousness to give God glory, then you will be rewarded but if you dont, then you will be blamed...We are to walk blameless to it is better to do God's will!
Titus 3:10 NASB • Read this chapter[2 John 10] Reject a [Rom 16:17] factious man [Matt 18:15] after a first and second warning,
...when a false teacher or false brother is in your midst only causing dissension and raising doubts to lead others astray, you are to warn him and witness to him in hopes of restoring him. If he remains unyielding and obviously is leading others astray, then you are to warn him to desist and if he doesnt, then you are to shun him and have nothing more to do with him til he is ready to receive the word of God and obey it.
Philippians 4:8 NIV • Read this chapterFinally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things
...To be yielding to the Holy Spirit's guidance will cause you to put away fifthy talk, thought word and deed and when you choose to think on fruitful thoughts you will be able to honestly please the father.
Galatians 5:22 NIV • Read this chapterBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness
...This is the barometer of how we are to sek and serve God..the Holy Spirit will bear peaceable fruits of righteousness within our beings and gradually allow those fruits to guide us in all our daily considerations and decisions .
1 Thessalonians 2:4 NIV • Read this chapterOn the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
...As we mature, we become more confident in the word and we wear the whole armour of God, rightly divide the word and can stand ready to give account to all who ask or demand of us. We may not be popular and may be rejected but as servants are not greater than their master, we can expect at times to be mistreated as Jesus was, so when we are meeting various trials we are to count it as joy that we are privileged to share in his sufferings!
Hebrews 6:11 NIV • Read this chapterWe want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
...To do this we must obey and embrace Gods word and not be double minded as to not receive from him the wisdom the Holy Spirit wishes to impart to us. If you are confused about who you are listening to, then that is not from God and you need to stop thinking, pray and wait to receive confirmation from the Lord before you proceed.
Once you are certain that you are hearing from the Holy Spirit, you will then be empowered to do Gods will.
Matthew 5:19 NIV • Read this chapterAnyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
...If you allow earthly compromise to negate Gods will then you will fail.If you stand up to what you know what is right according to Gods will and not the will of man, then you will be great in the kingdom of God, even if you are looked upon as a nut by others.
Acts 5:29 NIV • Read this chapterPeter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men.
...This is true for all of us and it is time we stand against abortion in America as it is evil, no matter how you may carnally want to justify it! If God is Lord of your life, then obey him!~
I have now had some time to think and review these verses and have placed my initial comments on them according the the level I am now at in my service to almighty God. I hope and pray that you will see what the Lord is trying to tell you through the words he has enabled me to present. :) GBU~! Ave
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10:33 PM - Food for thought before the presidential elections Current mood: contemplative Category: Religion and Philosophy
Food for thought.... most seems basic to me and may seem so to you, but to one I have sent this too, he doesnt understand where I am coming from and still chooses to believe you can be a prochoice abortion endorsing Christian who will be accepted by God. I disagree according to my understanding, I think I have the mind of Christ in these matters and think I understand as one who has the Holy Spirit guiding me. I could be in error, if that can be demonstrated biblically, but this fellow, offers nothing but surmations of his reading of what I wrote and shows no basis for his own conclusions other than to attack me.. Oh well , I wanted to share these anyway and think most will remember them and if you agree let me know but also if you think I am wrong on any of it still let me know.
Thanks~!
GBU~!
Ave
Colossians 1:10 NIV • Read this chapterAnd we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
As we mature in Christ, the things of this world are viewed more as 'trappings' or the cares of the world that we abandon as we see more clearly how to please t he Lord."He must increase & I must decrease" becomes not only 'understood' but embraced and complied with to our own benefit, which then explains when Jesus said " My yoke is easy".. It does get easier when you seek to do his will, resist the devil and not compromise, which keeps you free from guilt as the devil looses his foothold in your life...
1 John 3:9 NIV • Read this chapterNo one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God....So as we yield to the Holy Spirit and are 'watered' by the Word, we begin to grow in Christ and as we study His word, seeking his will and not some 'angle' to manipulate the word according to our desires...
We see that we must resist the devil and our self serving desires which would give birth to sin and bring us to failure and even death.
We are born of God, no longer subject to the flesh, although we inhabit earthly bodies, we are to glorify God in our bodies as well...It isnt as hard, once we submit to his teaching and will for us .
All that the father gives to me will come to me.. .Jesus said, since He is willing that NONE should perish, it is fairly certain that since we are 'chosen'[you did not choose me but I chose you...] Some through their own stubborness and rebellion, resist the Father's will for great portions of their earthly lives... it is said that even the elect 'could' be fooled...but not that they 'would'.
Some say that we get into Predestination as a result of these promises of God and since he knows the beginning and the end of the matter, there is an element of that.It should be to our encouragement however, since he has plans for us that are 'good' and not evil...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 NIV • Read this chapter[ Living to Please God ] Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
...Once we come to terms to trust and believe in God and not lean on our own 'understanding' we can begin the process of cleansing our temple[mind& heart]putting away the childish things, studying and learning to a workman serving God no longer allowing evil thoughts to persuade our carnal minds, as we gradually put on the mind of Christ.
Philippians 1:21 NIVUK • Read this chapterFor to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
...When we become disciplined and accustomed to living in the Word and putting the flesh last while we practice our belief as we choose new each day , in each and every circumstance we face, who we will choose to serve.. It is one or the other, God or our own carnal reasoning which was introduced to us by the devil...If God is God choose Him and live.. if he is not God or Lord of your life you will not choose Him. So to live is Christ and to put to death the deeds of the flesh is gaining favor in God's sight and will lead to becoming joint heirs with Jesus.
Therefore as Paul said, we can not compare the sufferings we face now with the glories of the things to come..
2 Thessalonians 3:6 NIVUK • Read this chapter[ Warning Against Idleness ] In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.
...If we become complacent and shrug our reasonable duty to God when we have been freed by His grace from all matters of our unrighteousness, when we put on Christ's righteousness in our lives, we are reminded to 'go and sin no more'....
If we let our light so shine before men, we do our duty to make disciples of all the nations and not shun our responsibilities as Christians in any area of our lives, including 'everything' we are to give thanks in and for.. then even in matters such as politics, we are sometimes faced with the spiritually moral dilemmas presented and it is then we have to stand up for Jesus and what he would do and want us to do.
We can not slack off as curse is he who does the will of God with slackness!!We also are not to be cowardly or hide our lamp under a bushel... so being a hidden believer and not bearing the fruits of the Spirit make us double minded, two faced and self deceived.
John 3:36 NASB
36"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."
...If we 'believe' and not just merely surfacely acknowledge a weak allegiance to ... we will embrace and digest that belief to become part of us and then live by that belief... we are to obey and continue in his word and thus prove to be his disciples... we arent to be like the seed on rocky soil that grows a bit and then shrivels before any fruit can be born.We are to be like the tree planted by living waters and grow and bear fruit doing the will of our Father in heaven as Jesus always did what was pleasing to His Father, so shall we do.
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIVUK • Read this chapterWe demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
...We can not allow ourselves to compromise and allow evil to have its place in our lives as the Lord shares his throne with no evil~! WE must take every thought captive and not be like Adam & Eve who considered, embraced and partook of reasoning that allowed them to defy God and thus loose their position in the garden, being cast out.
1 John 4:1 NIV • Read this chapter[ Test the Spirits ] Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
...the battleground for our souls is in our minds and thoughts are constantly presented to our minds to consider and think about which lead to our action or inactions.We will be judged by our actions and intent of our hearts. If we harbor iniquity in our hearts then we are double minded, meaning we entertain thoughts presented by demonic influences of the spirits roaming to and fro seeking whom they may devour... Resist the devil and reject the evil thoughts and you will be able to see right and wrong as you yield to the will of the Father.
2 Timothy 2:14 NIV • Read this chapter[ A Workman Approved by God ] Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
...The Holy Spirit of God that guides us into all truth, is always in agreement with the Word so where 2 or more are gathered in "MY" name, there I will be in the midst of them... a promise and instruction as to how we can test the spirit of any thought we get to consider. The Holy Spirit will never tell you anything that goes against the word of God as a house divided can not stand and Jesus and the Father are one and their Spirit of Truth is one with them as well and is here to guide us.
2 Timothy 2:15 NIV • Read this chapterDo your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
...AS we study God's word and let it grow in our hearts and minds, it will be ready to bear witness to what the Holy Spirit tries to teach us and also will send up the red flags when religious thoughts [from spirit of religion] and others in tandem approach your mind with the 'what ifs' that ultimately would cause you to doubt God and fail.
So study and become one with the word as Jesus is one with the Father!
Romans 12:1 NASB • Read this chapter[ Dedicated Service ] Therefore [1 Cor 1:10; 2 Cor 10:1-4; Eph 4:1; 1 Pet 2:11] I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to [Rom 6:13, 16, 19; 1 Cor 6:20; Heb 13:15; 1 Pet 2:5] present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
...The closer you draw near to God the closer he will draw near to you.. which would only stand to reason t hat you would want to be as best prepared to be before Him and not stand ashamed.
Romans 8:13 NASB • Read this chapterfor [Rom 8:6] if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are [Col 3:5] putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
...all things are lawful for me but not all things are helpful, so to continue in an activity that will bring you shame , it is better to forsake such sinful activity and become a living sacrifice so that no one can rightly accuse you when you know you are doing the Lords will. Being falsely accused will happen, but you will know that your redeemer lives and that as long as you seek his will you will be safe from judgement.
Matthew 18:15 NIV • Read this chapter[ A Brother Who Sins Against You ] "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
...Trying to show an unyielding carnal minded brother is not an easy task, especially when he has wronged you.Trying to bring him to his right mind in exposing the wrong is also difficult as he who is estranged will seek pretext to break out against sound judgement. So in love and gentleness you are to show the brother the error of his way and pray the Holy Spirit grants him repentence. If you are able to reach and persuade him to the truth, you will be blessed for having restored a brother.
Ezekiel 3:18 NASB • Read this chapter"When I say to the wicked, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to warn the wicked from his wicked way that he may live, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his [Ezek 3:20; 33:6, 8] blood I will require at your hand.
...If like when Jonah didnt want to warn the Ninevites because he saw them as enemy, you are rebelling against the will of God and your life will reap punishment til you repent and comply..IF you do and others are reached for righteousness to give God glory, then you will be rewarded but if you dont, then you will be blamed...We are to walk blameless to it is better to do God's will!
Titus 3:10 NASB • Read this chapter[2 John 10] Reject a [Rom 16:17] factious man [Matt 18:15] after a first and second warning,
...when a false teacher or false brother is in your midst only causing dissension and raising doubts to lead others astray, you are to warn him and witness to him in hopes of restoring him. If he remains unyielding and obviously is leading others astray, then you are to warn him to desist and if he doesnt, then you are to shun him and have nothing more to do with him til he is ready to receive the word of God and obey it.
Philippians 4:8 NIV • Read this chapterFinally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things
...To be yielding to the Holy Spirit's guidance will cause you to put away fifthy talk, thought word and deed and when you choose to think on fruitful thoughts you will be able to honestly please the father.
Galatians 5:22 NIV • Read this chapterBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness
...This is the barometer of how we are to sek and serve God..the Holy Spirit will bear peaceable fruits of righteousness within our beings and gradually allow those fruits to guide us in all our daily considerations and decisions .
1 Thessalonians 2:4 NIV • Read this chapterOn the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
...As we mature, we become more confident in the word and we wear the whole armour of God, rightly divide the word and can stand ready to give account to all who ask or demand of us. We may not be popular and may be rejected but as servants are not greater than their master, we can expect at times to be mistreated as Jesus was, so when we are meeting various trials we are to count it as joy that we are privileged to share in his sufferings!
Hebrews 6:11 NIV • Read this chapterWe want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
...To do this we must obey and embrace Gods word and not be double minded as to not receive from him the wisdom the Holy Spirit wishes to impart to us. If you are confused about who you are listening to, then that is not from God and you need to stop thinking, pray and wait to receive confirmation from the Lord before you proceed.
Once you are certain that you are hearing from the Holy Spirit, you will then be empowered to do Gods will.
Matthew 5:19 NIV • Read this chapterAnyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
...If you allow earthly compromise to negate Gods will then you will fail.If you stand up to what you know what is right according to Gods will and not the will of man, then you will be great in the kingdom of God, even if you are looked upon as a nut by others.
Acts 5:29 NIV • Read this chapterPeter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men.
...This is true for all of us and it is time we stand against abortion in America as it is evil, no matter how you may carnally want to justify it! If God is Lord of your life, then obey him!~
I have now had some time to think and review these verses and have placed my initial comments on them according the the level I am now at in my service to almighty God. I hope and pray that you will see what the Lord is trying to tell you through the words he has enabled me to present. :) GBU~! Ave
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