I was a hypocrite. One foot was in grace and mercy and the goodness of God that leads to repentance. But I had the other foot and both hands bound in trying to please God with my own dead works and self-righteousness.
Then I learned that those who truly fear the Lord don’t accuse Him of evil.
The world calls people who “sin” and then go to church “hypocrites.” And some of them may be. As with everything else, it isn’t the outward appearance that God is looking at. But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, [ye] hypocrites? – Mat 22:18 KJV As A Man Thinks God sees the heart (Proverbs 23:7). We should never try to judge or discern between sinner or saint (Romans 10:6-9). We should only concern ourselves with staying…
If the love of money is the root of all evil and money is the least important thing then what is important? People!
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I see and hear goodhearted Christians too often unaware judging God and other people. Surely, we know that we should never judge God, but the question remains, “Are we to judge or not to judge other people?” And then, “Why?” or “Why not?”
We have access to enter into His kingdom now in this lifetime. This post explores lots but not all of the Scripture that reveals that Jesus has already given us access to His kingdom here and now and that when we get to heaven we won’t go out into the world to find pasture anymore. In heaven our Father will not prepare a table for us in the presence of our enemies! There won’t be any enemies there! Hallelujah! We can and should live an abundant and victorious life here and now.
James 4:7 tells us to submit to God and to resist the devil and he will flee! So, who is in control of your life? I hear so many Christians saying God is in control. Are you fully submitted to God? We live in a fallen world that is absolutely not being controlled by Jesus! Pray for God to be in Control! “God is in control!” is only true for you if and when you are actually obeying His voice…
When we delight ourselves in the Lord, He gives us the desires of our hearts. This foundational truth is also relevant when it comes to where to give tithes and offerings. You will want to give where God is leading and guiding you as long as you are seeking Him.
Jesus reveals that the Spirit of Truth is His Holy Spirit aka the Comforter. He is teaching His disciples “I will come to you.”
God never takes anything good away from us! The thief is who Jesus says comes to steal, kill, and destroy! Let’s believe Jesus and know who takes away!