Unspotted from the world!

na, you don't get it tommy061 or at least your posting implies so.

Gen 1:31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.


and who are you to say otherwise.

Jesus plainly said that a man's heart is where his treasure is, hence where should one's treasure be if one is born of God's will?

when gold was discovered in the west of what is now the US there was what is known as the gold rush. hence they dropped everything to get what they valued most. so it is with those who love Christ. one can do anything, how did Paul say it all things are available but not expedient.

its not a sin to have and do, but if its more important to some one because they value this life in the flesh more than the Life of Christ then maybe that someone doesn't have the life of Christ in the first place. then it would be an unrealistic expectation to expect someone without something, to live as though they had it.

1 Corinthians 6:12All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

1 Corinthians 10:23All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

We are free to do all things but beware that not all things are expedient and to lean on Him to not be brought under the power of any as all things do not edify, but can lead astray.

Christians are to have their guards up all the time; especially in church where teachings and movements can cause many to go astray. It is not just the outside world that we are to be aware of.

And we can only do that by trusting Jesus Christ as our Good Shepherd to watch over our souls for we cannot keep our guards up without Him.

JesusIsFaithful said:

cannot keep our guards up without Him.

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jesus what a mess. I don't guess you'd care to quote us what passage you derived this "keeping your guard up" concept from, by any chance? And fwiw if you have to keep it up even in "church," then that is the world, not the church, don't you think?

I'm curious if this "keeping your guard up" as you simultaneously "turn the other cheek" involves some like maybe advanced ninja moves or something? If someone steals your shirt, how go you simultaneously give them your coat and keep your guard up?

Feel free to consult with Stranger on this if you like ok, sounds like his religion. I mean, c'mon. Gee i wonder why the US is at war with the whole rest of the world lol

Tommy061 said:

because sins of compromise usually creep in slowly, take hold of the heart, causing it to become hard towards God and the brethren, making you an enemy of God!

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Excellent way of putting it, "Sins of compromise". I wonder how many people know what they are and just how deadly they are to our walk?

bbyrd009 said:

jesus what a mess. I don't guess you'd care to quote us what passage you derived this "keeping your guard up" concept from, by any chance? And fwiw if you have to keep it up even in "church," then that is the world, not the church, don't you think?

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Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

I'm curious if this "keeping your guard up" as you simultaneously "turn the other cheek" involves some like maybe advanced ninja moves or something? If someone steals your shirt, how go you simultaneously give them your coat and keep your guard up?

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Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Feel free to consult with Stranger on this if you like ok, sounds like his religion. I mean, c'mon. Gee i wonder why the US is at war with the whole rest of the world lol

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I do not know how you took my reply to infer to the other topics in the other threads, but you have gone off topic here. You read my replies in the other threads into this thread which is not about what you are inferring at all. That is a blind prejudicial move, right there. Grow up.

Tommy061 said:

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• Unspotted from the world! (Morally unblemished pure in heart towards God)

-Undefiled before God and the Father -

Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Jas 4:4 Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

1Jn 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

1Jn 2:16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.

1Jn 2:17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

Rom 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Can a truly spiritual mind be divided between the dark and dead things of this world, and still be considered unspotted from it?

Is the narrow way many claim to be on, be much narrower than we think?

Can we afford to divide our time and attention between the vain amusements, news pundits, sports, and worldly clubs, etc., and still be considered pure and blameless before the Lord?

Some who profess to be born of God say it’s all harmless, a good diversion from boredom, and just a conscience issue, when it comes to entangling oneself with the vain things of this world.

Believe me, those who claim to have “all the truth, and have come clean out of the organized churches, will make many excuses why they can have it both ways. A little leaven of compromise is OK with them, because they see all these things as harmless amusements.

But I contend and ponder the thought of the apostle Paul, as well as Peter and Jesus Himself, and all the true saints, knew that mixing with anything the world produces is just plain carnal, of the flesh, and profit nothing! Except making those who enjoy it, dull of heart, lacking any real love and concern for the lost and the true brethren, as well as making it a priority to share some of these worldly things with those who have no desire to listen, as well as recommend them.

The spiritual mind, the mind that has been set free from the bondage's of sin and the ways of the world, will naturally avoid anything and everything that offends God! It’s called being in the fear of God, and doing nothing that is against Him and His commands to remain pure in heart, mind, and soul, and to set no worthless, wicked thing before your eyes, do not sit in the seat of the scornful to be entertained, have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but expose it, and most of all live a spotless and blameless life before God, which requires much more than having departed from the “big” sins, but also making sure NO compromise creeps in, because sins of compromise usually creep in slowly, take hold of the heart, causing it to become hard towards God and the brethren, making you an enemy of God!

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Once you possess the mind of Christ after being used as a servant to testify to the knowledge of God called Christ, then you will understand why your flesh and it's addictions to this world will perish. While we servants are being used by God to testify to His knowledge, He keeps us away from all those worldly addictions to prove to use that He's in total control of our bodies. We respond by focusing on preaching the gospel for Him to His chosen believers until we're killed by the heathens ( sinners ) who walk the earth believing they are real people.

My flesh continues to desire some things of this world but it's going to die soon, then I will wake up in new bodies on a new earth as promised.

Isaiah 65
16: So that he who blesses himself in the land shall bless himself by the God of truth, and he who takes an oath in the land shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten and are hid from my eyes.
17: "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind.
18: But be glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
19: I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and be glad in my people; no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping and the cry of distress.

Jeremiah 31
33: But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it upon their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
34: And no longer shall each man teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, `Know the LORD,' for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more."

JesusIsFaithful said:

I do not know how you took my reply to infer to the other topics in the other threads, but you have gone off topic here. You read my replies in the other threads into this thread which is not about what you are inferring at all. That is a blind prejudicial move, right there. Grow up.

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so iow you have no answer, so the best move is to attack lol. Ok.

bbyrd009 said:

so iow you have no answer,

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Pulling a Sword's maneuver there?

All those verses I had given you is about keeping your guard up as you walk in this world to not be tempted by the snares in this life and especially in the churches where deception from false prophets that can come in. That is what I am talking about in keeping your guard up about; walking in Him by putting on the armor of God.

so the best move is to attack lol. Ok.

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So says the pot to the kettle.

Job said:

Excellent way of putting it, "Sins of compromise". I wonder how many people know what they are and just how deadly they are to our walk?

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oh they know alright, but the problem is do those are walking know they know they are trying to deceive the true believer. hence you've mentioned else where that faith is needed. in this is the proving of one's faith is the faith God sees and honors. if you remember God declared Job righteous before Job experienced his dilemmas. it was God who held Job in esteem and because God said who and what Job was, there was nothing that would prevent that Word of God from being fulfilled. Job's salvation in that case was God's declaration of Job. even in the garden Adams trust and belief in the commandment of God hence Word of God was challenged.

this world is like being in a less than well build boat in the sea, and where ever water can seep in, it will. therefore one must have the Promise of God.

JesusIsFaithful said:

Pulling a Sword's maneuver there?

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dunno, you not answering him either?

JesusIsFaithful said:

All those verses I had given you is about keeping your guard up as you walk in this world to not be tempted by the snares in this life and especially in the churches where deception from false prophets that can come in. That is what I am talking about in keeping your guard up about; walking in Him by putting on the armor of God.

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so i'm still not going to get an answer then? ok

because those verses are not saying what you are trying to infer, at least imo.

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dunno, you not answering him either?

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Supposedly, he has me on ignore now, so there is no point replying on his post not directed to me anyway.

so i'm still not going to get an answer then? ok

because those verses are not saying what you are trying to infer, at least imo.

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That is what I mean by pulling a Sword's maneuver. He acts like I have given him no answer at all.

And yet you posted the same thing and yet finally acknowledged that I did answer you; it is just that you disagree with it.

Sword doesn't even do that. All those words in that reply might as well be a blank post to him. He could have at least just plain disagree with it.

Back to your question that you more than likely had forgotten.

I don't guess you'd care to quote us what passage you derived this "keeping your guard up" concept from, by any chance? And fwiw if you have to keep it up even in "church," then that is the world, not the church, don't you think?

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Those scripture does address why you should be keeping your guards up IN church. False prophets can come into the churches.

Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

So that is why I believe those scripture has everything to do with why we should keep our guards up IN church.

And since God is addressing the seven churches in revelations with warning five of them to repent or else.... stands to reason why we need to keep our guards up by trusting Jesus Christ to prove everything by Him & His words as kept in the KJV.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

So put your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ in being your personal Good Shepherd to guard you in all your ways to help you to follow Him; not a church.

JesusIsFaithful said:

That is what I mean by pulling a Sword's maneuver. He acts like I have given him no answer at all.

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perhaps you did, and i just missed it? i'll go re-read, sorry...

ok, perhaps i just took "keeping your guard up" differently than you meant it, i guess. That is different to me than "guarding your heart."

bbyrd009 said:

perhaps you did, and i just missed it? i'll go re-read, sorry...

ok, perhaps i just took "keeping your guard up" differently than you meant it, i guess. That is different to me than "guarding your heart."

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Granted the topic is geared towards guarding your heart against the things in the world, but I just wanted to point out why we need our guard up in church too since heresies or false teachings are also a work of the flesh.

Galatians 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.